Accessibility Developer

Reporting to the Accessibility Developer Team Lead in Virginia Tech’s Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education, this position will assist in providing guidance, consultation, and training to campus units in designing accessible content and fostering a community of developers and content creators committed to best practice and inclusivity.This position will work with the digital accessibility team to assist communication, design, development, academic, and administrative teams in remediating accessibility issues and providing professional development opportunities to guide proactive accessible design. They will collaboratively audit and assess electronic and information technology (EIT) for compliance with information technology accessibility conformance standards, university policy, and legal compliance.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in web development, web design, information science, computer science, instructional design, learning technology, assistive technology, user experience, or similar fieldDemonstrated experience working in the field of web accessibilityDeep understanding of accessibility standards and laws, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ADA, Section 504, Section 508, and the Virginia IT Access ActStrong understanding of how to build web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptExperience evaluating the accessibility of Electronic & Information Technology (EIT) resources (web-based applications, services, content, etc.) via manual reviews and using automated testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g. JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)Strong organization and project management skills to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities and deadlinesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree web development, web design, information science, computer science, instructional design, learning technology, assistive technology, user experience, or similar fieldCertification as a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility by the IAAP, or related certifications in Accessibility or related certifications in Accessibility.Certification as a Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)Certification as a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification, or related certifications in Accessibility.Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience with JavaScriptExperience with frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, git, and other developer toolsExperience as a tech lead or cloud developer in an agile environmentUnderstand and support the “Shift Left” movement of accessibilityExperience performing accessibility remediations of documents (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Experience performing accessibility remediations of PDF documents (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Pro or PREP)Experience developing and/or testing highly dynamic interactive web content that makes use of the technologies described in the Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) specification and associated working group notes.Experience with DubBotExperience with Deque axe and/or similar testing toolsExperience in higher educationExperience leading webinars and teachingExperience in quality assurance, testing, or designExperience working and collaborating with people with disabilitiesExperience with learning management systems and web conferencing technologiesExperience with development and/or accessibility testing of native appsAbility to use a wide variety of popular assistive technologies (e.g. Dragon NaturallySpeaking, ZoomText, and Read&Write).Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garza at garza87@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. #J-18808-Ljbffr