As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) civic technology agency, Wilcore Technologies is striving to transform the relationship between the people and government through accessible citizen-centered design and digital services. With our veteran-led team, we aim to revolutionize the digital landscape by crafting solutions that prioritize streamlined processes, anticipate user needs, and foster genuine connections. Working in tandem with Wilcore Technologies through our joint venture, we at Oddball, believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are hiring a Front End Accessibility Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.
What you'll be doing:
Working hand in hand with other engineers in building out interfaces that match designs. These interfaces consume and create data from the backend. Your input will help drive the direction and format of data endpoints and your day to day efforts will include communicating architecture choices to other team members.
What you’ll bring:
- 3+ years experience working with React and Javascript
- Experience with Typescript, Docker, GraphQL, Cypress, and Git a plus
- A thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) accessibility standards and guidelines
- Accessibility Certification: CPACC or WAS
- Familiarity with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies
- Ability to perform accessibility audits of web components, and mobile applications
- The ability to write code that is a pleasure for other engineers to read and understand easily
- Expertise in designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging user interfaces and web application components
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprints and daily stand-ups
- The ability to review and evaluate systems and software for adherence to government directives, standards, and guidelines
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
- Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Education:
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Annual stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Wilcore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@wilcore.ioThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Compensation:
At Wilcore, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.United States Wage Range: $110,000 – $140,000This role reports to the team at Wilcore Technologies, a joint venture created by Oddball.
