Accessibility Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking an Accessibility Engineer to work on a hybrid basis at one of the following locations: Westlake, TX; Smithfield, RI; Covington, KY; or Merrimack, NH. The Accessibility Engineer will have strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1+ standards and hands-on experience in front-end development and accessibility testing to help create inclusive digital experiences.

Responsibilities of the Accessibility Engineer include:

• Collaborate with product owners to address accessibility issues and suggestions for remediation.
• Perform product testing to identify and improve accessibility issues for web, desktop, and mobile devices.
• Work through backlogs and sprints, fixing and retesting issues.
• Provide deep knowledge of accessibility regulations and how to apply them in software products.
• Articulate technical issues, document, and convey test results within a large strategic organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver software solutions.

Qualifications for the Accessibility Engineer include:

• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1+ standards.
• Experience building and testing accessible web and mobile experiences.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue).
• Skills in TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Karma/Jasmine, Jest, Mocha, Playwright).
• Understanding of web components and component architecture.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must work onsite 5 days every other week
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation for the Accessibility Engineer include:

• $55-60/hr (12 months)
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on March 28th, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Accessibility Engineer, WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2, AA/AAA Standards, Front-end Development, Angular, React, Vue, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Accessibility Testing, Playwright, Karma, Jasmine, Jest, Mocha, Web Components, Component Architecture, GIT, Jenkins, Node.js, AWS S3, Development Tools, Inclusive Design, Mobile Accessibility, Desktop Accessibility, Product Testing, Remediation, Cross-functional Collaboration

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