UX Accessibility Specialist (100% Remote)

TEKSYSTEMS INC.
Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
25 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$145,600.0 - $156,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML Web Accessibility Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Human-Computer Interaction Screen Reader Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Information Technology

Job description

United States, Maryland, Hanover 7437 Race Road (Show on map) Aug 11, 2026 The UX Accessibility Specialist ensures digital products are accessible and usable for clients, branch teams, and colleagues. They use their knowledge of disability, assistive technology, internationally recognized accessibility standards (WCAG), and industry best practices to guide accessible product design, development, and procurement decisions. They may partner with various stakeholders, including: Product, Technology, UX, Sourcing, and Legal. The UX Accessibility Specialist helps create optimal user experiences for users of all abilities. They do so by, understanding business requirements and constraints, and aligning digital experiences with the Accessibility Technical Standards to make experiences that exceed users expectations, both in terms of their design and functionality., Advocate for the user throughout the design and development process, ensure solutions address real user needs and contribute to seamless, intuitive experiences. Understand the current state of the user experience by auditing existing products and features, identifying user pain points, and aligning with product goals and technical constraints. This includes manual and automated accessibility testing, reporting on findings and recommending solutions. Advise various stakeholders, including product, technology and or business leadership on business and accessibility tradeoffs, as well as the impact design, development and procurement decisions may have on users with disabilities. Assist in the prioritization of accessibility defects and enhancements. Guide developers on accessible development practices. Using knowledge of HTML, CSS and ARIA. Embed accessibility into product team processes and protocols, driving improvements to accessibility maturity. Create accessibility annotations for development, including call-outs for keyboard interaction, screen reader announcements, ARIA guidance, etc. Create and lead digital accessibility training that empowers colleagues to incorporate accessibility into their own work. Create and lead efforts to improve cross accessibility team alignment by facilitating updates to team documentation on patterns and components. Take ownership in helping mature the accessibility discipline by proposing and leading accessibility program level initiatives that contribute to quality, consistency, and efficiency in accessibility work.

Requirements

  • 7-9 years professional digital accessibility experience., *, Bachelor’s degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Instructional Design, or Computer Science.

Benefits & conditions

  • Accessibility certifications such as: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist, (WAS). Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Remote, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2026.

About TEKsystems

About the company

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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