WCAG developer

Logic Planet; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States is seeking a web developer to create and maintain high-quality, accessible web applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with UX/UI designers and utilize technologies including .NET, ASP.NET MVC, and various front-end tools to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Responsibilities include developing RESTful APIs and performing both manual and automated accessibility testing to enhance user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience developing web applications in compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Ability to conduct manual and automated accessibility testing.
• Strong knowledge of front-end technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accessible web applications.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure inclusive user interfaces.
• Integrate accessibility testing into CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Web development proficiency

Accessibility testing tools expertise

Collaboration with UX/UI teams

Responsive design skills

Knowledge of .NET technologies

Tools

Axe

Pa11y

Lighthouse

MS SQL

CI/CD tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, accessible web applications in compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure inclusive and accessible user interfaces.
• Utilize .NET C#, ASP.NET MVC (MVC5), and MS SQL to build scalable backend systems.
• Use front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Kendo UI, and ARIA to develop responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using tools like Axe, Pa11y, Lighthouse, and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers).
• Identify, prioritize, and fix accessibility issues across web applications.
• Integrate accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Develop RESTful APIs and collaborate on system integration using version control tools like TFS.
• Stay updated on web accessibility guidelines, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to accessibility awareness and training within the development team.