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Captivation Software

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

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded today

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a Front-End Developer with specialized expertise in Section 508 accessibility compliance to build and validate accessible user interfaces. You'll combine front-end engineering skills with hands-on accessibility testing, screen reader proficiency, and close collaboration with Agile teams to ensure interfaces meet federal compliance standards.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop front-end components conforming to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards
  • Perform comprehensive accessibility testing using JAWS and other screen readers, identifying and fixing issues
  • Conduct manual and automated accessibility audits and produce compliance documentation
  • Partner with UX/UI designers and developers early to integrate accessibility by design
  • Integrate automated accessibility testing tools into CI/CD pipelines for continuous monitoring
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate accessibility requirements to stakeholders

What they're looking for

  • Front-end development with JavaScript
  • HTML and semantic markup
  • ARIA implementation and keyboard navigation
  • Screen reader testing (JAWS)
  • Accessibility testing tools (axe-core, Pa11y, Lighthouse)
  • Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
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Captivation Software

Captivation Software builds high-performance computing and secure analytics infrastructure for mission-critical government programs, specializing in HPC testing, enterprise dataflow architectures, and cleared defense systems. The company is hiring senior test engineers, systems engineers, and technical leaders with deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and security clearances to validate systems and architect solutions for intelligence community operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience testing and remediating accessibility issues with screen readers like JAWS—what was your most complex fix?
  • How do you approach baking accessibility into the design process rather than retrofitting it after development?
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