ADA Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated ADA Developer with In-depth and extensive knowledge in Accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG 2.0/2.1, WAI-ARIA, UAAG and ATAG). Accessibility experience of software, web, and documents. Experience with accessibility evaluation tools such as Chrome accessibility developer tools, our financial client, Axe, Inspect, WAI toolbar along with strong HTML coding skills.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Conduct Accessibility compliance audits and testing of websites, mobile applications, and documents using the WCAG 2.0 guidelines or Section 508 technical accessibility standards

· Perform accessibility analysis on wireframes or mock-ups to identify potential accessibility violations

· Prepare detailed reports documenting identified violations with suggested solutions, including code examples, based on existing designs

· Develop documentation and training materials for diverse groups within the organization

· Report accessibility/research efforts to senior management/stakeholders

· Provide assistive technology guidance for clients or staff with disabilities

· Work in collaboration with software development and QA teams to ensure WCAG compliance review Section 508/WCAG compliance defects

· Provide guidance and consulting regarding next steps to meet Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 Level AA. WAI-ARIA, Section 508), and define best practices for web pages and applications, mobile applications, and documents.

Years of experience needed –

• 3+ years of solid technical experience in UI/Front-end development - Advance proficiency in code writing and programming languages such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and ARIA

Technical Skills:

· Bachelor's degree in computer science with coursework in web development, graphic design, software engineering, or similar

· In-depth and extensive knowledge in Accessibility experience of software, web, and documents

· Extensive knowledge and experience with respect to accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG 2.0/2.1, WAI-ARIA, UAAG and ATAG)

· Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)

· Experience with accessibility evaluation tools such as Chrome accessibility developer tools, our financial client, Axe, Inspect, WAI toolbar

· Experience teaching or training users on effective uses of technologies

· Experience with Assistive Technology such as screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, Chrome Vox, MAC/IOS Voiceover, Talkback, magnifiers, alternative input, read-aloud tools, etc.) with the understanding of their interactions with multiple browsers and platform combinations

· Working experience in multi-discipline interaction (iPad, iPhone, Android Phone, Tablets) an asset

Certifications Needed: Any ADA related certification.