Web Accessibility DeveloperThe State of Connecticut (CT) 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.Remediation Focus AreasApply 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 standardsWork within CMS platforms like Sitecore, Salesforce, and Wordpress to correct issues in templates, content types, and presentation layersSupport content and design teams with accessibility guidance for remediating documents, forms, and embedded mediaUse defect tracking tools (JIRA) to manage tickets and document fixesCollaborate with accessibility testers and content strategists to validate remediated work and prevent recurrence of issuesShare knowledge and remediation patterns with other developers to promote consistency and sustainabilityRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilityBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field4+ years of experience remediating digital accessibility issues in websites, apps, and platformsStrong coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA markupWorking knowledge of Sitecore and Salesforce platforms, with demonstrated remediation successFamiliarity with Biznet applications, AWS infrastructure, or common enterprise back-end platformsAbility to interpret automated and manual testing results (e.g., Axe, ANDI, NVDA, JAWS) and apply solutionsExpert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and assistive technology interactionsProficiency in CMS templates, JavaScript frameworks, backend API configuration, and UI component librariesExperience troubleshooting keyboard traps, focus management, form label/field logic, and responsive layoutsStrong ability to work in agile sprints, manage remediation tickets, and track progress in Jira or similar toolsAbility to collaborate with QA testers, content editors, and project managers in an agile environmentExcellent communication and documentation skills for communicating fixes and coaching teamsPreferred Skills & QualificationsExperience with Sitecore MVC or SXA customizationFront-end developer or CMS certificationsAccessibility remediation toolsExperience with customized CMS themes, templates, and componentsStrong 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.