User Experience Accessibility Specialist

DevCare Solution; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a User Experience Accessibility Specialist to ensure compliance and optimize user interfaces for upcoming projects. This role involves evaluating applications for accessibility, collaborating with teams to develop prototypes, and modernizing legacy systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accessibility compliance tools, object-oriented programming, and UI/UX design. Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing user experience and accessibility standards in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in developing complex applications in an object-oriented environment.
• Experience with accessibility compliance tools and UI/UX frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure usability and accessibility compliance for various systems.
• Collaborate to design user interfaces and evaluate applications for accessibility.

Skills

Accessibility compliance tools

Object-oriented programming

Visual Basic

C#

XML

CSS

HTML

SQL Server

UI/UX design

Accessibility testing methodologies

Tools

Axe

JAWS

NVDA

Figma

Adobe XD

Bootstrap

Azure DevOps

Job description

User Experience Accessibility Specialist

Harrisburg, PA

DevCare Solution Harrisburg, PA

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Responsibilities:

1. Ensure usability and accessibility compliance for PCCD-developed and maintained systems, including Egrants, CIPP, JHELD, and others.
2. Act as a key contributor in designing and developing user interfaces for an upcoming Egrants project.
3. Evaluate applications for accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA), develop mitigation plans, and remediate identified issues.
4. Recommend and implement responsive designs, optimizing applications for mobile and tablet usage.
5. Collaborate with business and technical analysts to create prototypes and gather focus group feedback.
6. Prepare recommendations for modernizing legacy .NET webforms applications into MVC or other contemporary frameworks.
7. Assist the development team during product upgrades by:
1. Testing changes and documenting results using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO).
2. Preparing and publishing product release notes.
3. Developing test plans for user acceptance testing.
8. Communicate status updates effectively to stakeholders.
9. Participate in team meetings to understand upcoming changes and provide UI/UX recommendations.
10. Maintain accurate time tracking for all work activities.
11. Establish and maintain mechanisms for users to report digital accessibility issues or concerns.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Demonstrated experience using accessibility compliance tools (e.g., Axe, JAWS, NVDA).
2. 5+ years of experience developing complex applications in an object-oriented environment.
3. 5+ years of experience developing with Visual Basic, C#, XML, CSS, and HTML.
4. 5+ years of experience working with SQL Server or comparable relational databases.

Highly Desired:

1. Relevant experience with UI/UX tools and frameworks (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Bootstrap).
2. 3+ years of experience with accessibility testing tools and methodologies.
3. Demonstrated experience with source code management tools.
4. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
5. Ability to complete regular accessibility training in alignment with evolving standards.
6. Relevant experience with contemporary user experience guidelines and tools.
7. 3+ years of experience with issue tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
8. Workflow diagramming experience.
9. Familiarity with Telerik .NET UI controls.
10. Familiarity with W3C’s Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) and User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG).
11. Understanding of public safety and criminal justice concepts and precautions.
12. Knowledge of grants management or financial systems.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Function:

Management and Manufacturing