frog, Accessibility Engineer - iOS/Android

Capgemini - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Accessibility Engineer for frog, you will play a vital role in integrating accessibility standards into product development processes, ensuring usability for all users, including those with disabilities. This position is essential for promoting inclusivity and meeting legal accessibility obligations across digital channels for a global Quick Service Restaurant. You will collaborate with a dynamic team focused on enhancing mobile ordering, loyalty programs, and other digital products, while working in a hybrid environment at the company's headquarters in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the incorporation of accessibility standards within the development pipeline, ensuring compliance with industry standards and the company's Accessibility Watermarks.
• Support in conducting accessibility audits and maintaining standards.
• Assist Tech Leads and Squads with inquiries and documentation reviews on accessibility.
• Provide guidance and updates on best practices and latest standards.
• Offer feedback to the incoming Education Strategist for future education and self-service material.
• Stay updated with the latest platform frameworks, tooling, and advancements in assistive technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related technology field.
• 2+ years of experience as an Accessibility Engineer or front-end developer with experience incorporating accessibility.
• Some experience with mobile platforms (native iOS and Android applications).
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Experience working with developers within a version control workflow (Git).
• Experienced with supporting quality and standard processes in automation and testing.
• Experienced with building out, maintaining and reporting on defect leakage and compliance conflicts.
• Understanding of client and server-side rendering.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Designers and Design Systems.
• Technical knowledge of UI frameworks and languages like Angular, Next.js, iOS UIKit, SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose.
• Deep understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and their implementation in software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within the development pipeline and accessibility implementations.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives