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Front-End Developer/508 Compliance Specialist (Hybrid) - JavaScript/MongoDB/HTML/Cypress/AWS

Captivation Software
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Software Engineer
Salary
$130,000 - $270,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Proven experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue preferred)
  • Hands-on expertise testing with JAWS screen reader, with working familiarity of other assistive technologies
  • Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A/AA), and ARIA authoring practices
  • Experience with semantic HTML, accessible form design, keyboard navigation patterns, and focus management
Nice to have
  • Experience producing VPATs/Accessibility Conformance Reports for federal agency review
  • Familiarity with integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
  • Experience with Cypress or similar tools for automated UI/accessibility test scripting
  • Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)
  • Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies
What the job really is

The Front-End Developer/508 Compliance Specialist role at Captivation involves designing, developing, and maintaining accessible user interfaces that comply with Section 508 and WCAG standards. The position requires collaboration with an Agile team to ensure accessibility is integrated from the start, conducting testing and audits with assistive technologies, and documenting findings for compliance. The role also includes working with QA and DevOps to implement automated accessibility testing in the CI/CD pipeline.

Benefits
  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
Things to weigh
  • Security clearance requirement may limit candidate pool
  • Role heavily focused on accessibility compliance, which may not appeal to all developers
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility despite hybrid designation
Job score4.4/5
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Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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