Accessibility Engineer - Virtual, United States

Applications for this role will be accepted until 04/08/2025 

About Us

WorkForce Software, an ADP Company, is the first global provider of workforce management solutions with integrated employee experience capabilities. The company’s WorkForce Suite adapts to each organization’s needs—no matter how unique their pay rules, labor regulations, and schedules—while delivering a breakthrough employee experience at the time and place work happens. Enterprise-grade and future-ready, WorkForce Software is helping some of the world’s most innovative organizations optimize their workforce, protect against compliance risks, and increase employee engagement to unlock new potential for resiliency and performance. Whether your employees are deskless or office workers, unionized, full-time, part-time, or seasonal, WorkForce Software makes managing your global workforce easy, less costly, and more rewarding for everyone.

Over one thousand organizations with more than 4 million users in over 100 countries rely on WorkForce Software solutions to streamline compliance, reduce labor costs, provide more intuitive tools to their employees, and achieve strategic HR on a global basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software applications that comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ARIA) to ensure an inclusive experience for all users.
• Conduct thorough accessibility audits of existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and implement plans to address accessibility issues.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, front-end and back-end developers, and product managers to integrate accessibility features into products from the ground up. 
• Utilize various tools and techniques to test software for accessibility compliance, providing detailed reports and recommendations based on testing results.
• Offer technical support and guidance to users with disabilities, ensuring they can fully utilize our services.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in accessibility standards, tools, and technologies to continuously improve our offerings.
• Build fully accessible software that meets the WCAG 2.1 standards for Accessibility.
• Develop and implement repeatable fixes for common accessibility audit violations.
• Set up accessibility testing and automated testing processes. 
• Train engineers in accessibility development and best practices.
• Write documentation, create training procedures, and set up automated CI/CD pipeline accessibility testing. 
• Consult with multiple teams on best practices in UX design and engineering, make recommendations for product improvements, and engage in regular product accessibility testing and auditing

 Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in as an Accessibility Engineer
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, including WCAG and ARIA.
• Strong proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and TypeScript.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to write clear documentation and conduct training sessions.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and their use in web environments.
• Understanding of user experience design principles and their application to accessibility.

 Desired Skills

• Experience with automated accessibility testing and CI/CD integration.
• Knowledge of server-side technologies and their role in accessibility implementation.
• Familiarity with mobile application accessibility considerations.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Advanced knowledge of React ecosystem and state management libraries.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.

You'll Love Working Here Because You Can

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
• Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exception service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short and Long Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. 

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

To maintain our goal of remaining a diverse and inclusive company, WorkForce Software advocates for and promotes a diverse, equitable, safe, and professional workplace where all people feel welcomed and empowered. We are committed to creating an environment that supports and celebrates the full range of our individual and collective differences, so that everyone can do their best and most innovative work, on the job and in our communities.

WorkForce Software is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, WorkForce Software will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at careers@workforcesoftware.com, 1-833-987-3831.

WorkForce Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation$70,000 USD Annually to $90,000 USD Annually