Lead Accessibility Engineer

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space. 

We are hiring a Lead Accessibility Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.

What you'll be doing:

Working hand in hand with our engineering, leadership and government partners to oversee all things pertinent to the successful implementation and delivery of a major government initiative. Specializing in accessibility, you will help improve, analyze and ensure a well rounded and compliant design based for federal facing applications and products.

What you’ll bring:

• 5 years experience with 508 Compliance

• Direct experience with developing, designing and testing websites to ensure conformance to section 508 accessibility standards.

• A thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ability to apply this knowledge to create strategies for bringing the maximum functionality to ADA users

• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) accessibility standards and guidelines

• Developing guidelines and tools to empower others on the team to make accessible design and engineering decisions

• Assist with the examination process of website files for currency and for compliance.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with high attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex topics concisely.

• Develop creative and innovative accessibility solutions that adhere to organization and WCAG guidelines

• Experience contributing to design systems for digital products

• Experience planning and executing effective customer research, solo, or in partnership with a UX Researcher

• High proficiency in a variety of design and prototype tools such as Sketch, Invision, Figma, XD, and the Adobe Creative Suite

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically 

• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree 

Benefits:

• Fully remote

• Yearly stipend

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Company Match 401(k) plan

• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@oddball.io 

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $160,000