Freelance Web Developer – UI/UX, Discourse, Accessibility & Multilingual Focus (80-100%) (f/m/d)

MAZ - Die Schweizer Journalistenschule - AGB; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Organisation sucht einen Webentwickler zur Unterstützung einer inklusiven Community-Plattform. Die Rolle ist remote und erfordert starke Frontend-Entwicklungskompetenzen sowie Erfahrung in der Zugänglichkeit. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden Projekten zu arbeiten, die das Leben von Menschen mit Behinderungen verbessern. Durch flexible Arbeitsbedingungen und ein motiviertes Team wird eine agile Zusammenarbeit gefördert.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitsbedingungen

Agile Zusammenarbeit

Einflussreiche Arbeit

Qualifications

• Nachgewiesene Erfahrung in der Anpassung von Discourse.
• Starke Frontend-Entwicklungskompetenzen (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Fließend in Englisch, Deutsch oder Französisch von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Optimierung von benutzerdefinierten Landing Pages.
• Sicherstellung der vollständigen Einhaltung der Zugänglichkeitsstandards (WCAG).
• Zusammenarbeit zur Verbesserung der Benutzererfahrung.

Skills

Frontend-Entwicklung

Zugänglichkeit

Benutzerzentrierte Plattformen

Multilinguale Strukturen

Tools

Discourse

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

GitLab

Job description

Mit den hier publizierten Stellen und Praktika von Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Medien und Kommunikation unterstützen wir unsere Studierenden bei der Jobsuche.

Firma Stiftung MyHandicap gGmbH Website https://www.enableme.de/de Firmenbeschrieb EnableMe Foundation empowers over 150,000 people with disabilities monthly through innovation, peer exchange, and technology. Join our mission to empower people with disabilities through technology and inclusive communities. As part of our international EnableMe platform, you will help finalize and optimize a multilingual, accessible online community that makes a real difference. Funktion Webentwickler Stellenantritt Per sofort Aufgabengebiet Location: Flexible (Remote)
Position: Freelance Web Developer – UI/UX, Discourse, Accessibility & Multilingual focus
Focus: Developing and optimizing our Discourse-based community platform and custom landing pages to ensure accessibility, multilingual usability, and a seamless experience for our global user base.

Your Role:
Landing Pages Development: Finalize and optimize custom landing pages per language community using custom components, including automated language forwarding, accessible homepage structures, and personalized content for logged-in users.

Global Community Access: Develop a central, English-language EnableMe landing page with multilingual entry points and global community statistics.

Accessibility & Language Improvements: Ensure full compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), including screenreader compatibility, RTL language support, and consistent multilingual navigation.

Collaborate and Improve User Experience: Work closely with the team to implement structural and design improvements that enhance navigation, accessibility, and usability. Focus on intuitive UI structures, clear community organization, consistent multilingual interfaces, and an accessible, user-friendly experience for all members.


Anforderungsprofil Our Tech Stack:
Platform: Discourse
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Version Control: GitLab (optional)
Accessibility Standards: WCAG, ARIA
Languages: Multilingual setup including RTL languages

Proven experience in Discourse customization and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Pavilion Landing Pages and Discourse theme components
Strong frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with user-centred community platforms (Discourse)
Solid knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA)
Experience with multilingual and RTL website structures
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented work approach
Fluent in English (German or French) is a plus
Arbeitsort Remote Kontaktperson Max Schwab Kontakt-E-Mail [e-mail] Bemerkung Why Join Us: Purpose Meets Practical Solutions

Impactful Work: Help build a more accessible and inclusive digital community for people with disabilities worldwide
Agile Collaboration: Work with a motivated, international team combining tech, inclusion, and innovation
Flexible Setup: Remote freelance project with clear scope and the option for further collaboration
Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of an organization that has been driving change for over 20 years—read our founding story and impact here

How to Apply:
We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from individuals contributing to disability diversity and inclusion of any kind.
If you are interested, please send your CV and assorted documents, relevant project examples (especially Discourse-based), and your hourly or project rate to:
Max Schwab | Product Management | [e-mail]