Enterprise Front-End Software Engineer JavaScript, JAWS, Agile

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solvingopen communication andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description
We are seeking a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance to ensure the RAD systems interfaces are fully usable by individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate combines solid front-end engineering skills with deep hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation including proficiency with screen reader technology. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers system engineers and product owners to build and validate accessible compliant and high-quality user interfaces.

• Accessible Front-End Development: Design develop and maintain front-end components and user interfaces that conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards
• 508 Testing & Remediation: Perform comprehensive accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers identifying and remediating issues related to keyboard navigation focus management ARIA implementation color contrast and semantic HTML structure
• Audit & Documentation: Conduct manual and automated accessibility audits document findings and produce test reports as needed to support agency compliance requirements
• Collaboration: Partner with UX/UI designers developers and product owners early in the design process to bake accessibility in by design rather than retrofit it and provide guidance on accessible design patterns
• Integration & Delivery: Work with QA and DevOps to integrate automated accessibility testing tools (e.g. axe-core Pa11y Lighthouse) into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance monitoring
• Collaboration & Ceremonies: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; or four (4) years of Software Engineer or equivalent experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Required skills:

• Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred)
• Hands-on expertise testing with JAWS screen reader with working familiarity of other assistive technologies
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA) and ARIA authoring practices
• Experience with semantic HTML accessible form design keyboard navigation patterns and focus management
• Proficiency with accessibility testing/auditing tools (e.g. axe DevTools WAVE Pa11y Lighthouse)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Collaboration & Ceremonies: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning demos) and communicate accessibility requirements and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience producing VPATs/Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency review
• Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI/CD)
• Experience with Cypress or similar tools for automated UI/accessibility test scripting
• Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)
• Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies

Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth health and happiness expected salary range for this position depending on education and years of experience is $150000 - $270000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term DisabilityShort Term Disability andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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