Accessibility Engineer
Drift Stack · Ireland
- Type: contract
- Location: worldwide
- Compensation: GBP 81327–121443
- Timezone: UTC-5
About the role
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Accessibility Engineer.
Requirements
- Scala - Figma - Spring Boot - 5+ years experience - Remote-first mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary - Flexible hours - Remote culture - Dev budget - Health insurance
What You Will Do
As an Accessibility Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring our digital products are usable and inclusive for everyone. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with design teams using Figma to integrate accessibility principles at the earliest stages of UI/UX development. You will leverage your expertise in Scala and Spring Boot to build and maintain accessible backend services, conduct thorough accessibility audits of existing applications, and advocate for best practices across development teams. Your contributions will directly impact user experience and ensure compliance with global accessibility standards.
Why Join Us
We are a forward-thinking, remote-first company passionate about creating impactful technology. You'll join a collaborative and supportive global team dedicated to innovation and continuous learning, with ample opportunities for professional growth in the accessibility space. This role offers the unique chance to shape the future of accessible technology on a worldwide scale, working with a modern tech stack and a culture that values your expertise and dedication.
Who You Are
You are a proactive and detail-oriented Accessibility Engineer with a deep understanding of WCAG guidelines and a proven ability to translate design specifications from tools like Figma into accessible code. You are comfortable working with backend technologies such as Scala and Spring Boot and possess excellent communication skills to effectively champion accessibility initiatives across diverse teams. Your empathetic approach and commitment to inclusive design make you an invaluable asset to our mission.
Required skills
- Scala
- Figma
- Spring Boot
About Drift Stack
Drift Stack builds innovative telecom solutions for global teams.