Job Details

Piper Companies is hiring an Accessibility Engineer for a large Financial Institution. The Accessibility Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring that our web and mobile experiences are accessible to all users, adhering to WCAG 2.1+ and AA/AAA standards. This position requires hands-on expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, front-end development, and accessibility testing. The ideal candidate will be passionate about accessibility and have a strong track record of remediating defects in web and mobile experiences. The Accessibility Engineer will need to work on site 5 days per week in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Responsibilities for the Accessibility Engineer:

1. Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1+ and AA/AAA standards for web and mobile experiences.
2. Build and maintain accessible web and mobile experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue).
3. Remediate accessibility defects found in web and mobile experiences.
4. Perform accessibility testing for web and mobile experiences using tools such as Karma/Jasmine, Jest, Mocha, and Playwright.
5. Collaborate with product owners to address accessibility issues and suggest remediation strategies.
6. Work through backlogs and sprints to fix and retest accessibility issues.
7. Stay updated on the latest accessibility guidelines, tools, and technologies.

Requirements for the Accessibility Engineer:

1. Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1+ and AA/AAA standards.
2. Experience in building accessible web and mobile experiences.
3. Experience in remediating defects found in web and mobile experiences.
4. Experience testing for accessibility in web and mobile experiences.
5. Hands-on expertise using modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue).
6. Proficiency in Typescript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
7. Experience with testing frameworks such as Karma/Jasmine, Jest, Mocha, and Playwright.
8. Knowledge of Web Components and Component Architecture.

Compensation for the Accessibility Engineer:

1. $55-$63 per hour
2. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Sick time if required by law

This job opens for applications on 3/14/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.