UI/UX Accessibility Developer with WCAG 2.1 AA Experience

UI/UX Accessibility Developer (WCAG 2.1 AA)

1-2 solid UX/UI Consultants, preferably with some WCAG experience.

2 -3 Months (tight deadline, so need to bring in additional resources)

HYBRID - Onsite downtown RVA a few days a week

Role Summary

UI/UX developer with hands-on experience in WCAG 2.1 AA mobile/web compliance and document remediation, including familiarity with ADA requirements and accessibility best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation

Develop semantic, accessible HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React components.

Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards across responsive mobile and web environments.

Testing & Auditing

Perform manual and automated accessibility testing.

Utilize tools such as:

Keyboard-only navigation

JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack

Color Contrast Analyzer

aXe Chrome Extension

Acrobat Pro XI/DC

WAVE Evaluation Tool

Remediation

Identify and correct accessibility issues in:

PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and iText documents

Existing websites

Maintain alignment with current design and branding standards. Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Proficiency

Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React.

Experience in responsive mobile/web development.

Accessibility Expertise

Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.

Knowledge of WAI-ARIA roles, states, and best practices.

Assistive Technology

Experience working with:

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

TalkBack

Skilled in keyboard-only navigation workflows.

Multimedia Accessibility

Experience implementing accessible multimedia.

Ability to ensure accurate, synchronized, and user-toggleable closed captions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Experience

Familiarity with VB.NET and C# is a plus.