Senior Front-End Engineer

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We have an immediate need for a

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We have an immediate need for a Front-End Developer with a strong concentration in Section 508 accessibility compliance
. In this vital role, you will ensure that the RAD system's interfaces are fully usable, accessible, and compliant for all users, including individuals with disabilities. Combining solid front-end engineering capabilities with deep, hands-on expertise in accessibility testing and remediation, you will work within a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, and product owners. You will bake accessibility into the UI by design, using modern frameworks and screen reader technologies to build accessible, high-performing user interfaces.

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Work Style: On-site with up to 2 days per week of telework flexibility available!

• Front-End Engineering:
  Proven experience developing front-end web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred).
• Screen Reader Expertise:
  Deep hands-on experience conducting testing with JAWS screen readers, alongside working familiarity with other assistive technologies.
• Accessibility Standards:
  Comprehensive knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and WAI-ARIA authoring practices.
• Semantic Web & UX:
  Strong expertise in semantic HTML, accessible form controls, keyboard navigation patterns, and custom focus management.
• Testing & Auditing Tools:
  Proficiency with accessibility auditing tools such as axe Dev Tools, WAVE, Pa11y, and Lighthouse.
• Version Control & Agile:
  Experience using Git for version control and Agile tools like Jira and Confluence for workflow management.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional software engineering experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.

• VPAT Authoring:
  Experience producing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) / Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency evaluation.
• Pipeline Integration:
  Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks directly into CI/CD build pipelines (e.g., Git Lab CI/CD).
• Automated Scripting:
  Experience using Cypress or similar automation tools for UI/accessibility test scripting.
• Cloud Architecture:
  Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployments in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Domain Policy:
  Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

• Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package.
• Through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.
• The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.
• PAY
  - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays…