Digital Accessibility Web Developer (CPACC Certified)

Job Title: Digital Accessibility Web Developer (CPACC Certified)
Job Location: Remote/US

Job Description:

• Apply accessibility fixes to front-end code and markup issues identified through audits (i.e. color corrections, alt text, heading structure, keyboard navigation, link roles, ARIA roles).
• Modify and restructure HTML, CSS, and ARIA to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Work within CMS platforms like Sitecore, Salesforce, and Wordpress to correct issues in templates, content types, and presentation layers.
• Support content and design teams with accessibility guidance for remediating documents, forms, and embedded media
• Use defect tracking tools (JIRA) to manage tickets and document fixes.
• Collaborate with accessibility testers and content strategists to validate remediated work and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Share knowledge and remediation patterns with other developers to promote consistency and sustainability.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues in websites, apps, and platforms.
• Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup.
• Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation success.
• Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platforms.
• Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions.
• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactions.
• Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component libraries.
• Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layouts.
• Strong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar tools.
• Ability to collaborate with QA testers, content editors, and project managers in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teams.

• Experience with Sitecore MVC or SXA customization.
• Front-end developer or CMS certifications.
• Accessibility remediation tools.
• Experience with customized CMS themes, templates, and components.
• Strong attention to content structure (heading levels, alt text, semantic HTML).
• Experience remediating PDF, Word, or PowerPoint documents (for secondary support).
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration of accessibility checks (i.e., axe-core in pipelines).
• Familiarity with design handoff tools (i.e., Figma or Adobe XD) for accessibility review.

• IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) strongly preferred
• IAAP CPACC
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification
• Deque University Developer Track Certificate
• Salesforce Accessibility Champion or similar