What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Engineer position at System One?
Job Title: Accessibility Engineer
Location: Vienna, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation:
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• 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.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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