Accessibility-Driven Frontend Engineer (Hybrid)

Hopecompass; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Denver is seeking a skilled Java Front End Developer to enhance web accessibility across public websites. The role involves ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, collaborating with agile teams, and managing tasks with tools like JIRA. Required qualifications include over 5 years of software engineering experience, hands-on web accessibility remediation expertise, and proficiency in Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, and STRUTS. A proactive approach to problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in web accessibility remediation.
• In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement remediation requirements to tackle accessibility issues.
• Update front-end codebases to guarantee WCAG compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Software Engineering experience

Web accessibility remediation

Knowledge of WCAG 2.1

Java/Spring

JSP

HTML

CSS

STRUTS

Agile methodologies

JIRA

Job description

A technology company in Denver is seeking a skilled Java Front End Developer to enhance web accessibility across public websites. The role involves ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, collaborating with agile teams, and managing tasks with tools like JIRA. Required qualifications include over 5 years of software engineering experience, hands-on web accessibility remediation expertise, and proficiency in Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, and STRUTS. A proactive approach to problem-solving is essential.