Web Accessibility Engineer: WCAG 2.1 AA Expert

Momentum, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Momentum, Inc. seeks a Web Accessibility Specialist to ensure websites, web apps, and digital documents meet accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience.

You will conduct audits, identify and fix issues, and collaborate with developers, designers, and content teams to embed accessibility into the software lifecycle. Requirements include 3+ years of accessibility testing, strong WCAG/WAI-ARIA knowledge, and proficiency in HTML/CSS/JS with hands-on tooling like axe DevTools,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, WAI-ARIA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and accessibility best practices.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with the ability to identify and recommend code-level accessibility fixes.
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y, or similar solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits of websites, web applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Identify, document, and remediate accessibility issues in collaboration with developers, designers, and content authors.
• Provide guidance on accessible HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WAI-ARIA, keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast requirements.
• Integrate automated and manual accessibility testing into development and release processes.
• Validate and remediate digital documents, including PDFs, forms, and reports, for accessibility compliance.
• Review third-party and vendor-delivered solutions for accessibility conformance.
• Support ongoing improvements to accessibility monitoring and testing capabilities.
• Educate stakeholders on accessibility standards, best practices, and inclusive design principles.
• Maintain documentation related to accessibility findings, remediation plans, and compliance reporting.
• Stay current on evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Web accessibility testing

Remediation

Accessibility standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

IAAP WAS certification

CPACC certification

DHS Trusted Tester

PDF/UA knowledge

Tools

axe DevTools

WAVE

Lighthouse

pa11y

Job description

Momentum, Inc. seeks a Web Accessibility Specialist to ensure websites, web apps, and digital documents meet accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience.

You will conduct audits, identify and fix issues, and collaborate with developers, designers, and content teams to embed accessibility into the software lifecycle. Requirements include 3+ years of accessibility testing, strong WCAG/WAI-ARIA knowledge, and proficiency in HTML/CSS/JS with hands-on tooling like axe DevTools,