Front-End Developer/ 508 Compliance Specialist

Markon is hiring a Front-End Developer / Section 508 Compliance Specialist to support a customer in the Annapolis Junction area. The role develops, modernizes, and maintains intelligence reporting and dissemination applications, focusing on accessible interfaces and Section 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance front-end applications supporting intelligence reporting and dissemination systems
• Modernize existing user interfaces to meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and improve user experience
• Design and develop accessible, responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular
• Support application development and sustainment using Java, GWT, PrimeFaces, and Quarkus
• Evaluate existing applications for accessibility issues and implement solutions to improve compliance
• Develop and test accessible user interface components, including navigation, forms, and interactive elements
• Troubleshoot application interfaces, integration issues, and performance concerns across interconnected systems
• Collaborate with software engineers, testers, and stakeholders to implement accessibility improvements and new application features
• Support application testing, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions

Skills

• Active **TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph** required
• Experience developing and maintaining front-end web applications
• Proficiency with **Java 8 or higher**
• Advanced experience with **HTML, CSS, and JavaScript**
• Experience with **GWT, Angular, PrimeFaces, and Quarkus**
• Experience maintaining, integrating, and troubleshooting interfaces between multiple applications
• Understanding of **Section 508 accessibility requirements** and accessible web development practices
• Experience troubleshooting application functionality, user interface issues, and software integration challenges
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience using screen readers and accessibility testing tools
• Knowledge of **Section 508 standards and WAI-ARIA accessibility guidelines**
• Experience with **Oracle databases**
• Familiarity with **Amazon Web Services (AWS)**
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community reporting and dissemination tools
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community classification policies and information handling requirements
• Experience working in an **Agile development environment** using Jira and Confluence
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and developing accessible user interfaces

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Training and Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

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