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University of Michigan is hiring an Accessibility Developer. The developer works in the University Library to build and maintain software that helps the Library adapt its digital content and processes to updated Title II accessibility guidelines, including automated workflows that assess and potentially fix problems in library web content and catalog records. The role works with the Library Accessibility and Library IT teams and reports to the Director of Accessibility in the Research and Learning Division.

Highlights

Develop, debug, modify, and maintain digital accessibility software, including coding, testing, and documenting tools for Title II assessment and compliance; this is about half of the role.
Build automated processes and workflows to assess and potentially remediate content in Research Guides, Deep Blue, and Library catalog MARC records.
Configure open source software and join collaborative development using modern tools, reviewing system and software designs and running functional tests.
Analyze business and user needs, help design solutions, and support the consistent operation of applications and workflows alongside the Library Accessibility team and Library IT.
Take part in the open source communities the Library works with, along with professional development, training, and conferences.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field plus three or more years of experience (or equivalent), with demonstrated programming skills in a modern language and experience building database-driven, user-focused web applications.
Bring familiarity with inclusive software development and with WCAG Level AA and WAI-ARIA guidelines, and be able to work remotely on a regular or temporary basis.
Desired experience includes Git, test-driven development, code dependency management, testing websites with a keyboard and assistive technology such as VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS, and containerizing applications.
Pay of $83,000 to $93,000 per year in a full-time, eighteen-month term appointment based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with onsite and hybrid work modes.

Accessibility Developer Full Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter of 1 page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both the cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).

Job Summary

The Library Accessibility Developer will collaborate with colleagues across the Library to develop and expand important components of our digital infrastructure as we adapt our processes for updated Title II guidelines.

You will work with the Library Accessibility team, Library Information Technology, and the wider Library community. Your tasks will include coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining digital accessibility software related to Title II assessment and compliance. Work could include developing automated processes and workflows to assess and potentially remediate content in areas such as Research Guides, Deep Blue, and Library catalog MARC records.

We encourage our employees to incorporate their backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into our work environment and in putting our values into practice.

Reporting Structure

You will report to the Director of Accessibility within the Research and Learning Division.

Responsibilities

Development, Deployment, and Maintenance (50%)

Develop, debug, modify, and maintain software systems related to digital accessibility
Configure open source software and participate in collaborative development activities using modern tools and techniques
Review system and software designs and conduct functional tests
Maintain internal documentation

Analysis and Design (20%)

Participate in the analysis of business and user needs, and the design of solutions

Operational Support (20%)

Support the consistent operation of applications and workflows

Participation in other meetings, events, training, and conferences (10%)

Participate in the open source communities with which we are engaged
Take part in professional development activities to expand your skills

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and three or more years experience, or an equivalent amount of experience and education
Familiarity with developing inclusive software and familiarity with guidelines, principles, and techniques for WCAG Level AA and WAI-ARIA
Demonstrated programming skills in a modern programming language
Experience developing database-driven, user-focused web applications, or transferable relevant skills
Demonstrated group work experience
Ability to perform the work remotely on a regular or temporary basis, including maintaining work relationships, overall communication, and meetings

Desired Qualifications

Experience with version control systems such as Git
Experience with test-driven development
Experience with management of code dependencies, including dependency tracking and bundling
Experience testing websites with a keyboard and assistive technology (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
Experience working with containers and containerizing applications

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (12/24 vacation days per year, and 15 sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments retirement benefits are available.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Additional Information

This position is a full-time, eighteen-month term appointment.

Salary: $83,000.00 - $93,000.00. Work location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI. Modes of work: Onsite, Hybrid.

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