Mobile Accessibility Consultant (React Native)

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks a Mobile Accessibility Consultant to enhance their client's React Native app accessibility. The consultant will address critical accessibility gaps, improve compliance with WCAG standards, and work closely with developers to ensure a high-quality user experience for all. This role involves a three-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Sick Time

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mobile accessibility with React Native focus.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1+ and screen reader tools.
• Experience in accessibility auditing and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an expert review of the current React Native mobile app.
• Implement accessibility best practices for screen readers.
• Collaborate with dev teams to enhance accessibility APIs.

Skills

Mobile Accessibility

Screen Reader Behavior

WCAG Compliance

Technical Communication

Job description

Mobile Accessibility Consultant (React Native)

Mobile Accessibility Consultant (React Native)

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Mobile Accessibility Consultant (React Native)

Eliassen Group is seeking a highly experienced Mobile Accessibility Consultant to lead and implement improvements to the accessibility of our client's React Native mobile application. This role will play a critical part in preparing the app for a broader accessibility audit and an upcoming program launch involving new screens and user workflows. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mobile accessibility standards, screen reader behavior (VoiceOver and TalkBack), React Native capabilities, and WCAG compliance.

Project Duration: Initial 3-month engagement, with potential extension based on project needs

Location: 100% Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct an expert review of the current React Native mobile app to identify accessibility gaps.
• Implement accessibility best practices, particularly for screen reader support, element labeling, and structural semantics.
• Provide actionable solutions for high-impact issues such as:
• Missing JSX accessibility tags
• Improper screen reader reading order
• Grouping of associated UI components (e.g., product tiles, forms)
• Use of headings for navigation
• Focus trap issues (e.g., toast messages)
• Inaccessible gestures and visual-only indicators
• Advise on and implement improvements to:
• Touch target sizes (per WCAG 2.5.8)
• Accessibility roles and descriptive labels
• Dynamic content updates and screen reader announcements
• Integration with third-party content (e.g., credit card forms, web views)
• Collaborate with the development team to align iOS and Android accessibility APIs with React Native properties (e.g., accessibilityLabel, accessible, accessibilityRole).
• Recommend and help test accessible design patterns for complex flows, including item customization and navigation.
• Provide documentation and guidance to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance and development readiness.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in mobile accessibility with a focus on React Native, iOS, and Android.
• Deep familiarity with screen reader behavior, WCAG 2.1+ guidelines, and mobile assistive technologies.
• Experience conducting accessibility reviews and implementing remediation in production mobile apps.
• Proficiency in testing and debugging with VoiceOver, TalkBack, and native device tools.
• Strong understanding of accessibility semantics, roles, touch interaction models, and content grouping.
• Ability to communicate technical accessibility issues clearly to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting accessibility in federal, healthcare, or loyalty-based mobile applications
• Knowledge of risk mitigation strategies related to third-party content accessibility
• Background in native mobile development (Swift/Kotlin) with accessibility focus
• Prior experience auditing React Native apps with complex flows and WebViews
• Accessibility implementation roadmap with prioritized action items
• Updated React Native components with enhanced accessibility
• Documentation of implemented changes and rationale
• Accessibility test plan and checklist
• Summary of accessibility findings with guidance for full audit readiness

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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Job ID: JN -062025-102304

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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