Enterprise - Front-End Software Engineer - JavaScript, JAWS, Agile 8/14/2026 Annapolis Junction[...]

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate vesting

Bonuses for business development

Professional development bonuses

Medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Internet reimbursement

Equipment allowance

Company events

Job summary

Erias Ventures is seeking a Front-End Developer with a strong focus on Section 508 accessibility to ensure the RAD system interfaces are fully usable by all users.

We require hands-on expertise in accessibility testing, with experience in JAWS and WCAG compliance, and collaboration with an Agile cross-functional team to deliver accessible, high-quality interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or four years of experience.
• Proven experience developing front-end apps with modern JS frameworks (Vue preferred).
• Hands-on testing with JAWS and familiarity with other assistive tech.
• Strong knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2, and ARIA practices.
• Experience with semantic HTML, accessible forms, keyboard navigation, focus management.
• Experience with accessibility testing/auditing tools like axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, Lighthouse.
• Git and Agile tooling (Jira/Confluence) for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain front-end components conforming to accessibility standards.
• Perform accessibility testing and remediation using screen readers and tools.
• Conduct audits and document findings to support compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and product owners to bake accessibility in.
• Integrate automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (axe-core, Pa11y, Lighthouse).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate accessibility tradeoffs to stakeholders.

Skills

Front-end development

Accessibility testing

JAWS screen reader

Vue.js framework

Agile collaboration

Semantic HTML

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

axe-core

Pa11y

Lighthouse

Job description

Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving,open communication, and< b>empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technicallystrong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance to ensure the RAD system's interfaces are fully usable by individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate combines solid front-end engineering skills with deep, hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation, including proficiency with screen reader technology. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners to build and validate accessible, compliant, and high-quality user interfaces.

• Accessible Front-End Development: Design, develop, and maintain front-end components and user interfaces that conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards
• 508 Testing & Remediation: Perform comprehensive accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers, identifying and remediating issues related to keyboard navigation, focus management, ARIA implementation, color contrast, and semantic HTML structure
• Audit & Documentation: Conduct manual and automated accessibility audits, document findings, and produce test reports as needed to support agency compliance requirements
• Collaboration: Partner with UX/UI designers, developers, and product owners early in the design process to bake accessibility in by design rather than retrofit it, and provide guidance on accessible design patterns
• Integration & Delivery: Work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe-core, Pa11y, Lighthouse) into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring
• Collaboration & Ceremonies: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

This position allows for partial telework.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; or four (4) years of Software Engineer or equivalent experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Required skills:

• Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred)
• Hands-on expertise testing with JAWS screen reader, with working familiarity of other assistive technologies
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and ARIA authoring practices
• Experience with semantic HTML, accessible form design, keyboard navigation patterns, and focus management
• Proficiency with accessibility testing/auditing tools (e.g., axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, Lighthouse)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Collaboration & Ceremonies: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired skills:

• Experience producing VPATs/Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency review
• Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
• Experience with Cypress or similar tools for automated UI/accessibility test scripting
• Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)
• Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $270,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership andMonthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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