Front-End Developer / 508 Compliance Specialist [Up to 3 days/week telework]

General Dynamics - IT; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Front End Engineer Senior / 508 Compliance Specialist to develop accessible user interfaces for mission-critical government projects. You will collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team and help ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.x standards.

The role requires expertise with screen readers (JAWS), modern JavaScript (Vue preferred), and automated accessibility testing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science required with 5+ years related experience.
• Security clearance TOP SECRET//SCI with Polygraph.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring.
• Agile Ceremonies: participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and communicate accessibility requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Accessibility testing

Screen reader testing

Semantic HTML

Keyboard navigation

Aria practices

Accessibility testing tools

Agile collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

Vue

JAWS

axe DevTools

WAVE

Pa11y

Lighthouse

Git

Jira

Confluence

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Job description

Front-End Developer / 508 Compliance Specialist

Up to 3 days/week telework

Transform technology into opportunity as a Front End Engineer Senior/ 508 Compliance Specialist at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Front End Engineer Senior/ 508 Compliance Specialist, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of a mission-critical customer. You will play a crucial role in collaborating 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.

The candidate should bring a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance to ensure the 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

Security clearance level: TOP SECRET//SCI W/ Polygraph

US citizenship required

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Agile Ceremonies: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Technical 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

Desired Technical 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

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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