Front-End Developer/508 Compliance Specialist (Hybrid) - JavaScript/MongoDB/HTML/Cypress/AWS
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD
About this role
**Build to something to be proud of.** Captivation has a reputation for delivering customers exactly what they need—on time. We’re looking for software developers who can get things done while supporting the mission to protect our country. --- ## Description Captivation Software has an immediate need for a **Front-End Developer** with a strong concentration in **Section 508 accessibility compliance**. You’ll ensure the system’s interfaces are fully usable by individuals with disabilities. You’ll combine solid front-end engineering skills with deep, hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation (including proficiency with screen reader technology). You’ll work closely with a cross-functional **Agile** team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners to build and validate accessible, compliant, high-quality user interfaces. --- ## Responsibilities - **Accessible Front-End Development:** Design, develop, and maintain front-end components and UIs that conform to **Section 508** and **WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA** standards. - **508 Testing & Remediation:** Perform accessibility testing using **JAWS** and other screen readers; remediate issues related to **keyboard navigation**, **focus management**, **ARIA**, **color contrast**, and **semantic HTML**. - **Audit & Documentation:** Conduct manual and automated accessibility audits; document findings and produce test reports to support agency compliance requirements. - **Collaboration:** Partner with UX/UI designers, developers, and product owners early to bake accessibility in by design (not retrofit) and guide accessible design patterns. - **Integration & Delivery:** Work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., **axe-core**, **Pa11y**, **Lighthouse**) into the **CI/CD** pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring. - **Agile Collaboration:** Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. --- ## Requirements ### Security Clearance - Must currently hold a **Top Secret/SCI** U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable **Polygraph** (therefore all candidates must be **U.S. citizens**). ### Minimum Qualifications - **Bachelor’s degree** from an accredited college or university. - **Master’s degree** may be substituted for **two (2) years** of experience. ### Required Skills - Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern **JavaScript frameworks** (**Vue preferred**). - Hands-on expertise testing with **JAWS** (and working familiarity with other assistive technologies). - Strong knowledge of **Section 508**, **WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA)**, and **ARIA authoring practices**. - Experience with **semantic HTML**, **accessible form design**, **keyboard navigation patterns**, and **focus management**. - Proficiency with accessibility testing/auditing tools (e.g., **axe DevTools**, **WAVE**, **Pa11y**, **Lighthouse**). - Experience with **Git** and Agile collaboration tools such as **Jira** and **Confluence**. ### Desired Skills - Experience producing **VPATs/Accessibility Conformance Reports** for federal agency review. - Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into **CI/CD** pipelines (e.g., **GitLab CI/CD**). - Experience with **Cypress** (or similar) for automated UI/accessibility test scripting. - Familiarity with **AWS** and cloud-based architecture/deployment. - Familiarity
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