Senior Software Engineer - Accessibility

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in accessibility, you will be responsible for implementing and advocating for accessible development practices across Mayo Clinic's web, Android, and iOS platforms. This includes writing accessible, standards-compliant code; conducting code reviews with an accessibility lens; partnering with design and QA to identify and remediate accessibility defects; and mentoring engineering team members in accessibility implementation techniques specific to each platform (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React, Swift/SwiftUI, Kotlin/Jetpack Compose).

You will also help define and mature our accessibility automation strategy including linting rules, CI/CD integration, automated testing frameworks, and regression monitoring to shift accessibility left and scale quality assurance across product teams. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert on WCAG conformance, assistive technology compatibility, and platform-specific accessibility APIs, while contributing to engineering standards, design system, and testing infrastructure that embed accessibility into our development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is self-directed, comfortable navigating ambiguity in a maturing accessibility program, and passionate about building digital experiences that work for everyone.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build back-end services that support our portfolio of data-centric clinical and analytic applications. These applications leverage cloud computing, big data, mobile, data science, data warehousing, machine learning using state of the art software development applications and frameworks. Our Software Engineers ensures that these cloud-based micro-services adhere to uptime and accuracy targets, are resilient, and scale as data volumes and traffic increase. They work closely with the data engineering, platform, and solutions teams to develop applications as required to benefit our practice and patients.

Works closely with the Product Owners, Product Managers, Architects to translate requirements into code.
Developing services around data warehousing, big data, cloud computing, business intelligence, analytics and machine learning.
Participate in DevOps, Agile, continuous development and integration frameworks.
Programming in high-level languages such as Go, Python, Java etc.
Ensure all appropriate documentation of processes and source code is created and maintained.
Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, and customers throughout the organization.
Participate in expert level troubleshooting and resolve problems through root cause analysis, data and system investigation.
Contributes to design and architecture discussions with Principals and Architects.
Leads targeted cross-functional improvement efforts and mentors more junior software engineers.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
Work independently with minimal guidance. You may lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications for this position include: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience as noted below; OR an Associate's degree in Computer/Science/Engineering or related field with 7 years of experience.
• Have in-depth knowledge of software engineering with experience coding applications or services in a high-level language (C, C++, Golang, Java, C# etc.) and a basic knowledge of related fields.
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills. Possesses strong technical aptitude for designing and implementing software solutions. Experience with modern application development frameworks
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Deep hands-on technical expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with Agile software development techniques.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services.
Experience writing software for the cloud (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure).
Experience in databases, analytics, big data systems or business intelligence products.
Experience building high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems.
Experience developing software for healthcare related industries.

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.