Accessibility Engineer

Accessibility Engineer

Location:

Vienna, VA Type:
Contract Compensation:
Work Model:
Hybrid – onsite and remote

Hours:

40.0

• Support Marketing Technology Services Delivery teams across products including marketing website (NFO), intranet (eNet), and design system (Cmd+R).
• Embed accessibility into frontend components, design systems, author flows, and Adobe Experience Manager implementations.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, developers, management, and scrum teams to ensure accessibility standards are met before release.
• Develop and promote accessible code patterns for teams to implement in new products.
• Assist developers in fixing accessibility issues to create compliant digital products.
• Guide teams on integrating accessibility automation into their workflows using various frameworks and tools.
• Interpret accessibility audits, recommend improvements, and facilitate methodology discussions with internal teams and external vendors.
• Co-lead annual and ongoing accessibility training for developers, designers, and testing teams.
• Provide ADA-compliant solutions, ensuring components meet team goals and deadlines with proper guidance and code samples.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility best practices, including expert understanding of HTML, ARIA, and intermediate CSS and JavaScript skills.
• In-depth understanding of accessibility barriers and experience with assistive technologies such as screen readers and magnifiers.
• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.0 (A & AA), ARIA, ADA, Section 508, and relevant policies.
• Proficiency with Git and Jenkins, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and SAFe methodologies.
• Experience with multi-platform and cross-browser testing, including mobile and document accessibility.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders, including executives and developers.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid work environment, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in accessibility consulting and working knowledge of client products, services, and policies highly preferred.
• Certifications such as IAAP WAS or CPWA, IAAP ADS, CPACC, or DHS Trusted Tester v5 are highly desirable.