GDOT Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites, portals, and web applications using automated and manual testing methods.
• Evaluate and remediate accessibility issues using tools such as:
  • Siteimprove
  • AccessiBe
  • Other accessibility assessment platforms
• Ensure all published digital assets comply with:
  • ADA Title II Requirements
  • WCAG 2.1 AA Standards
  • WCAG 2.2 AA Standards
  • Section 508 Guidelines
• Remediate accessibility issues within:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Interactive Components
  • Web Forms
  • Media Assets
• Perform accessibility testing on new and existing web applications and content.
• Collaborate with content authors, developers, designers, and third-party vendors to enforce accessibility best practices.

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server environments.
• Develop and modify:
  • SharePoint Templates
  • Web Parts
  • Page Layouts
  • Custom Components
  • CSS and JavaScript Integrations
• Implement semantic HTML, accessibility landmarks, and ARIA roles throughout SharePoint solutions.
• Ensure both custom and out-of-the-box SharePoint features align with accessibility requirements.

• Develop and enhance web experiences using:
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Responsive Design Concepts
• Support accessibility-focused front-end enhancements and compliance initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user interface and accessibility issues.
• Ensure web applications remain responsive, accessible, and standards compliant.

• Remediate digital documents including:
  • PDFs
  • Microsoft Office Documents
  • Presentations
  • Forms
  • Images and Graphics
• Utilize Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and related tools to create accessible documents.
• Review multimedia content and ensure accessibility compliance.

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Web Development
  • Digital Design
  • Related Discipline
  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as:
  • Webmaster
  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Accessibility Specialist
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with:
  • ADA Title II Requirements
  • WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA Standards
  • WAI-ARIA Standards
  • Section 508 Compliance
• Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing:
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Responsive Design Methodologies
• Experience with PDF remediation and accessible document creation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain accessibility concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience supporting government or public-sector digital accessibility initiatives.
• Experience working with enterprise-level SharePoint environments.
• Experience conducting accessibility governance and compliance reviews.
• Experience creating accessibility standards, training materials, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with GIS web content accessibility considerations.
• Experience supporting accessibility programs across large organizations.

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
• Microsoft SharePoint Certifications
• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
• Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Certifications

• No security clearance requirement specified.
• Candidate must be able to support hybrid work requirements and onsite attendance as required.

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Why Varmoda

• Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling federal IT firm
• Direct impact on citizen-facing federal programs
• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and others — customize per role/location (https://www.varmoda.com/benefits.html)
• Veteran-friendly (V3) workplace culture