Lead Accessibility Engineer
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Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are hiring a Lead Accessibility Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.
What you'll be doing:
Working hand in hand with our engineering, leadership and government partners to oversee all things pertinent to the successful implementation and delivery of a major government initiative. Specializing in accessibility, you will help improve, analyze and ensure a well rounded and compliant design based for federal facing applications and products.
What you’ll bring:
5 years experience with 508 Compliance
Direct experience with developing, designing and testing websites to ensure conformance to section 508 accessibility standards.
A thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ability to apply this knowledge to create strategies for bringing the maximum functionality to ADA users
Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) accessibility standards and guidelines
Developing guidelines and tools to empower others on the team to make accessible design and engineering decisions
Assist with the examination process of website files for currency and for compliance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with high attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex topics concisely.
Develop creative and innovative accessibility solutions that adhere to organization and WCAG guidelines
Experience contributing to design systems for digital products
Experience planning and executing effective customer research, solo, or in partnership with a UX Researcher
High proficiency in a variety of design and prototype tools such as Sketch, Invision, Figma, XD, and the Adobe Creative Suite
Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
Fully remote
Yearly stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $160,000
About the job
Lead Accessibility Engineer
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Design jobs
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are hiring a Lead Accessibility Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.
What you'll be doing:
Working hand in hand with our engineering, leadership and government partners to oversee all things pertinent to the successful implementation and delivery of a major government initiative. Specializing in accessibility, you will help improve, analyze and ensure a well rounded and compliant design based for federal facing applications and products.
What you’ll bring:
5 years experience with 508 Compliance
Direct experience with developing, designing and testing websites to ensure conformance to section 508 accessibility standards.
A thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ability to apply this knowledge to create strategies for bringing the maximum functionality to ADA users
Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) accessibility standards and guidelines
Developing guidelines and tools to empower others on the team to make accessible design and engineering decisions
Assist with the examination process of website files for currency and for compliance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with high attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex topics concisely.
Develop creative and innovative accessibility solutions that adhere to organization and WCAG guidelines
Experience contributing to design systems for digital products
Experience planning and executing effective customer research, solo, or in partnership with a UX Researcher
High proficiency in a variety of design and prototype tools such as Sketch, Invision, Figma, XD, and the Adobe Creative Suite
Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
Fully remote
Yearly stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $160,000