Senior Full-Stack Developer – Accessibility & Inclusive Technology (Contract, Remote – Canada)
Build accessible front-end and back-end systems for public services, ensuring WCAG compliance and assistive-tech compatibility while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 6+ years of experience in full-stack or frontend development
- Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA), keyboard navigation, and responsive design
- Experience working with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, manual screen reader testing)
- Comfortable working in agile, iterative teams and adjusting to evolving needs
- Strong communication skills — especially around access and usability
Full description
Senior Full-Stack Developer – Accessibility & Inclusive Technology (Contract, Remote – Canada)
Clearance: Government screening may be required
We’re hiring a Senior Full-Stack Developer to help build equitable, accessible digital systems that work for everyone. This role focuses on embedding accessibility into all layers of software — front-end components, back-end systems, and the testing pipelines that hold them together.
You’ll be part of a cross-functional team rethinking how people access vital public services online, contributing to a more inclusive future by writing clean, accessible, and thoughtful code.
What You’ll Do
- Develop accessible front-end and back-end systems using modern frameworks and tools
- Build with inclusive, semantic HTML, strong ARIA practices, and assistive tech compatibility
- Participate in manual and automated accessibility testing, debugging issues from a user-centered lens
- Contribute to VPATs, ACRs, and documentation that supports long-term compliance and transparency
- Collaborate with designers, testers, and product teams to improve accessibility outcomes across the board
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in full-stack or frontend development
- Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA), keyboard navigation, and responsive design
- Experience working with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, manual screen reader testing)
- Comfortable working in agile, iterative teams and adjusting to evolving needs
- Strong communication skills — especially around access and usability
Inclusion & Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Partners Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. We strive to ensure that every team member is respected, supported, and able to work with dignity and independence.
We are committed to fair, accessible, and barrier‑free employment practices. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or engagement process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your participation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development