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BC Forward is seeking a React Front-End Developer specializing in accessibility and WCAG to support a 12-month contract engagement in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will build and maintain responsive, performant web applications that are accessible to a broad range of users, collaborating with product owners, tech leads, and UX/UI partners.
This role requires five to seven years of front-end experience with React (Redux, Router, Hooks), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and a strong WCAG focus.
BC Forward is a global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm that supports Fortune 500 companies and government clients. Founded in 1998, the organization has grown alongside its customers to provide a broad range of business solutions. With offices and delivery centers across North America and India, BC Forward focuses on building lasting client relationships and delivering quality services through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. The company is committed to supporting professional growth and creating an inclusive workplace where people can contribute and develop.
BC Forward is seeking a React Front-End Developer specializing in accessibility and WCAG to support a 12-month contract engagement in Charlotte, North Carolina. The successful candidate will help build and maintain responsive, performant web applications that are accessible to a broad range of users. Working with product owners, technical leads, and UX/UI partners, you will turn designs and requirements into inclusive front-end solutions and contribute to reliable, CI/CD-driven releases.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced front-end professional who can work independently, navigate complex technical challenges, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will contribute throughout the development lifecycle, from refining user stories and estimating work to testing, deployment, documentation, and issue resolution.
Position details: 12-month contract; Charlotte, NC; $70.23 per hour on W-2. Job ID: 410990.
Candidates should have five to seven years of front-end development experience and strong expertise in React, including Redux, React Router, and Hooks. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and JSON is required. Applicants should bring a thorough understanding of WCAG guidelines and AA/AAA accessibility standards, along with experience using both automated and manual accessibility testing tools.
Relevant accessibility knowledge includes semantic HTML, ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support. Experience building enterprise or government web applications with rigorous accessibility requirements is important. Candidates should also have experience with Visual Studio, API-based architectures, Agile delivery, Jira, Git, and Bitbucket. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage front-end work independently. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, release management, enterprise design systems, or component libraries is preferred.
Develop, test, and deploy responsive, performant React applications, applying inclusive design principles in partnership with UX/UI colleagues. Collaborate with product owners and technical leads to shape front-end solutions, refine user stories, clarify requirements, and estimate development work. Translate design specifications into accessible, semantic HTML and CSS that integrate effectively with back-end services and APIs.
Write unit tests and deliver stories that satisfy acceptance criteria and applicable compliance requirements. Contribute to integration, regression, and performance test suites; investigate and triage issues; and help resolve technical complexities that affect delivery. Support teammates as needed and communicate risks, progress, and solutions clearly.
Document deployment procedures, maintenance and support considerations, and relevant business functionality. Participate in CI/CD activities, including branching, pull requests, merges, and release-note preparation. Help maintain quality throughout the development lifecycle by considering accessibility, performance, reliability, and usability as core requirements.
BC Forward offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to grow while working with global clients, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values people and innovation. Team members may gain exposure to modern technologies and meaningful client projects. Compensation and benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable contract and program.
BC Forward is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.