Front-End Developer – Section 508 Accessibility

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) contribution

Life+disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Professional development reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking a frontend accessibility engineer to build accessible interfaces for mission software in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role requires in-person work with limited telework and a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

You will test interfaces with JAWS, conduct accessibility audits, and collaborate with designers and developers to implement WCAG-compliant patterns, duties in Agile processes. The position emphasizes security and DoD mission support.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience in frontend accessibility.
• Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
• Experience with JAWS and assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and ARIA.
• Semantic HTML, accessible forms, keyboard navigation and focus management.
• Familiar with axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y or Lighthouse.
• Git, Jira and Confluence for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop accessible frontend components.
• Test and remediate interfaces using JAWS and other tools.
• Conduct audits and document accessibility findings.
• Partner with designers and developers on accessible patterns.
• Integrate accessibility checks with QA and delivery workflows.
• Explain requirements and tradeoffs in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Vue

JAWS

ARIA

WCAG 2.1/2.2

Semantic HTML

Keyboard navigation

Accessibility testing

Education

STEM education

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

axe DevTools

WAVE

Pa11y

Lighthouse

Cypress

AWS

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: Up to 1 day/week telework, pending confirmation

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Build interfaces that welcome every user. Combine frontend engineering with hands-on accessibility testing to make mission software easier to navigate and use.

The mission

Support the modernization and sustainment of mission reporting applications through secure engineering, accessible interfaces and reliable software delivery.

What you'll do

• Develop accessible frontend components
• Test and remediate interfaces using JAWS and other tools
• Conduct audits and document accessibility findings
• Partner with designers and developers on accessible patterns
• Integrate accessibility checks with QA and delivery workflows
• Explain requirements and tradeoffs in Agile ceremonies

What you'll bring

• 4 years of relevant experience. Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) education is listed; required degree level must be confirmed.
• Modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred)
• JAWS and familiarity with other assistive technologies
• Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 A/AA and ARIA
• Semantic HTML, accessible forms, keyboard navigation and focus management
• axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y or Lighthouse
• Git, Jira and Confluence

Preferred qualifications

• VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports
• CI/CD accessibility checks
• Cypress
• AWS
• Reporting and dissemination policy knowledge

Compensation and flexibility

$66.92-$86.93 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+'s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.