Sr. Web UI/Accessibility SME

Apple in Austin, TX has a new contract need for a Sr. Web UI/Accessibility SME. See job specs below. Candidate will be expected to relocate to Austin. TX before start date if hired.

Candidate MUST have experience in Web UI Development and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Web Accessibility.

Someone with deep knowledge of WCAG 2.x guidelines and WAI-ARIA, and hands-on experience with VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA, etc. Someone who would be able to review and advise on design, code, and content for accessibility compliance, and also directly remediate accessibility issues by writing and fixing code. Someone who can implement accessible solutions and fix accessibility defects.

For UI Engineering, candidates must be Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and/or Angular.

We need a 3-page resume that is customized for this position. Only a strong, relevant resume that is aligned to the job will likely get an interview. Make sure to include full legal name, contact info, rate, a copy of the VISA/EAD and answers to the qualifying questions below.

Job title: Sr. Web UI/ Accessibility SME

Location: Austin, TX (onsite hybrid)

Duration: 12+ months

Core Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility evaluations of web applications and document findings with actionable recommendations
• Directly remediate accessibility issues by writing and fixing code
• Review and advise on design, code, and content for accessibility compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles

Required Skills

• Web Development: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and/or Angular
• Accessibility Standards: Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.x guidelines and WAI-ARIA
• Assistive Technology Testing: Hands-on experience with VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA
• Code Remediation: Strong ability to implement accessible solutions and fix accessibility defects
• Communication: Excellent collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience: 3+ years in web accessibility engineering
• Someone who would able to advise (being an SME)

Please provide answers to the qualifying questions below:

How many yrs of professional experience do you have?

What is your educational background?
What technical skills are you most proficient is?

How many yrs of exp with Web Accessibility?
Using a scale of 1 to 10, rate your Web Accessibility skills

Are you a SME in Web Accessibility?

Do you have exp as a SME in Web Accessibility? Where at?
How many yrs of exp as a UI Engineer?
How many yrs of JavaScript?
Using a scale of 1 to 10, rate you JavaScript programming skills?
How many yrs of exp with the following:

• WCAG 2.x guidelines
• WAI-ARIA
• VoiceOver
• JAWS
• NVDA
• Perform accessibility evaluations of web applications
• Document findings with actionable recommendations
• Directly remediate accessibility issues by writing and fixing code
• Review and advise on design, code, and content for accessibility compliance
• HTML
• CSS
• Angular
• AngularJS
• React

Are you currently working?
What was the reason for leaving your last project?
When can you start on a new project?
What is your hourly rate expectation?
Where are you located?
Are you able to relocate to Austin, TX before start date if hired?
What is your US legal work status?
When does your VISA/EAD expire?
Are you eligible for extension?
Who is your direct employer?
If a criminal background check is required, will you have issues with this?