Remote Accessibility Expert for Public Web Apps

Aretum, Llc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Aretum is seeking an Accessibility Subject Matter Expert. You will provide expert technical support, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of a client application while ensuring accessibility and reliability in an Agile environment. The role emphasizes expertise in digital accessibility, WCAG/Section 508, and usability testing.

Applicants should have federal contracting experience and U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in digital accessibility.
• Experience supporting UX design and digital accessibility for public-facing web applications.
• Expertise with Section 508 compliance and WCAG standards.
• Proficiency with accessibility testing using manual and automated methods and tools.
• Experience with documentation of UX and accessibility findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to maintain the client application.
• Support development, enhancements, accessibility, integration, optimization, and maintenance.
• Ensure availability and correct operations.
• Work within a sprint-based development cycle.
• Utilize knowledge of the AWS cloud environment, Python backend and TypeScript front-end.

Skills

Digital accessibility

UX design

Accessibility testing

Agile teams

WCAG standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

UX design tools

Job description

Aretum is seeking an Accessibility Subject Matter Expert. You will provide expert technical support, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of a client application while ensuring accessibility and reliability in an Agile environment. The role emphasizes expertise in digital accessibility, WCAG/Section 508, and usability testing.

Applicants should have federal contracting experience and U.S. work authorization.