Senior Developer

Summary
Join the client's Digital Government team as a Digital Accessibility Web Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for fixing critical accessibility issues across all our public-facing websites, applications, forms, and digital platforms.
You will apply your deep web development expertise in HTML, CSS, ARIA, JavaScript, and design libraries to address content and structural issues across our enterprise. This work will help the State meet new WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by next year.

This is Us
The client is leading a new digital transformation to uplift the lives and well-being of our residents, businesses, and employees.
Our goal is to improve access to our programs and services, making interaction with government easier.
When you join the Connecticut Digital Service, you ll be part of a team creating simple experiences personalized for everyone.
If you enProduct solving complex problems with a curious, supportive, high-performing team, then the *** is the place for you.

Is This You?
Solution-Oriented. You love diving into systems and code to solve complex digital problems.
Precise. You understand the importance of markup details and technical standards in building equitable experiences.
Platform-Savvy. YClient can troubleshoot HTML and content structure issues across multiple CMS platforms.
Collaborative. You communicate clearly with testers, engineers, and business teams and you value accessibility as a shared goal.
Mission-Driven. You want to make public services truly accessible to everyone.

About the Role
The client is seeking a Digital Accessibility Web Developer with deep experience in remediating accessibility issues across a wide range of platforms and technologies.
You will partner closely with our accessibility testers and analysts to turn accessibility audit findings into fully remediated digital experiences that meet or exceed compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have expert-level experience remediating accessibility barriers in CMS systems such as Sitecore, Salesforce, and custom web applications (HTML/ARIA/CSS/JavaScript), as well as working knowledge of AWS services, Biznet platforms, and enterprise databases.
You will be hands-on in HTML and accessibility markup remediation, working primarily within the State s CMS platforms and custom HTML environments.
You'll partner with digital accessibility testers to review audit findings and make front end code corrections to ensure WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

You ll work across multiple agency systems - including websites, portals, forms, applications, and content databases - to implement accessible design, correct violations, and ensure usability for all. You will also serve as an expert resource for teams with questions about applying WCAG 2.1 AA in a technical context.
This is a remediation-heavy role.
The majority of your work will involve directly correcting HTML code, markup, or CSS. You will work iteratively with cross-functional teams in agile sprints and respond quickly to prioritized accessibility tickets.

Remediation Focus Areas
Apply accessibility fixes to front-end code and markup issues identified through audits (i.e. color corrections, alt text, heading structure, keyboard navigation, link roles, ARIA roles)
Modify and restructure HTML, CSS, and ARIA to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Work within CMS platforms like Sitecore, Salesforce, and Wordpress to correct issues in templates, content types, and presentation layers
Support content and design teams with accessibility guidance for remediating documents, forms, and embedded media
Use defect tracking tools (JIRA) to manage tickets and document fixes
Collaborate with accessibility testers and content strategists to validate remediated work and prevent recurrence of issues
Share knowledge and remediation patterns with other developers to promote consistency and sustainability

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues in websites, apps, and platforms
Strong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markup
Working knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation success
Familiarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platforms
Ability to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutions
Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactions
Proficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component libraries
Experience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layouts
Strong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar tools
Ability to collaborate with QA testers, content editors, and project managers in an agile environment
Excellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teams
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Sitecore MVC or SXA customization
Front-end developer or CMS certifications
Accessibility remediation tools
Experience with customized CMS themes, templates, and components
Strong attention to content structure (heading levels, alt text, semantic HTML)
Experience remediating PDF, Word, or PowerPoint documents (for secondary support)
Familiarity with CI/CD integration of accessibility checks (i.e., axe-core in pipelines)
Familiarity with design handoff tools (i.e., Figma or Adobe XD) for accessibility review

Desired Certifications
One or more of the following:
IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) strongly preferred
IAAP CPACC
Client Trusted Tester Certification
Deque University Developer Track Certificate
Salesforce Accessibility Champion or similar

Administrative Considerations
The Digital Accessibility Web Developer will work as part of the Client s Digital Accessibility team and will be embedded in agile sprints with testers, project managers, and agency content or engineering teams.
Work will be assigned based on items in the product backlog associated with digital asset Improvements.
These tasks may be adjusted, reduced, or expanded as the project progresses through various phases. The contract employee shall be expected to maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement.

The engagement will be for a term of up to 12 months. All work will be performed in eight (8) hour shifts, Monday to Friday, excluding State holidays. If workflow dictates an on-site presence is not needed, consultant may work remotely. Payment will be on a time and material basis and paid only for hours worked. State Agencies are in downtown Hartford and the Greater Hartford area. Local Travel Reimbursement is not provided.
Use of State Resources: The contractor will be provided with a virtual desktop environment that will allow the contractor to use their own computer to access and engage with State systems.
Security/Privacy Considerations: Information accessible by the contractor may be sensitive, confidential or subject to the Privacy Act and/or HIPAA considerations.
Contractor personnel must be familiar with and comply with the provisions of appropriate regulations and/or instructions.
Signing of a confidentiality agreement will be required. Daily sign-in to the facility may be required.
The contractor employee must always display an access badge while present in state facilities. A background check will be required.