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University of Florida

OPS - Web Accessibility Developer

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Temporary

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ August 15th, 2025

WCAG WCAG 2.1

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an OPS - Web Accessibility Developer. This role involves auditing, documenting, and remediating accessibility issues on College of Education websites to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and Florida state legislation. The developer will test and update web content using WordPress and accessible front-end development techniques.

Highlights
  • Audit and report accessibility compliance of College of Education web properties using tools like WAVE, axe, Siteimprove, and Lighthouse
  • Remediate accessibility barriers related to color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen readers, and semantic HTML
  • Update and modify code and WordPress themes to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Collaborate with web team developers and content editors to prioritize and resolve accessibility issues
  • Document remediation processes to support ongoing maintenance and provide guidance to non-technical stakeholders
  • Required skills include knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, HTML, CSS, accessible front-end development, WordPress, and accessibility testing tools
  • Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Preferred experience includes remediation in higher education or government environments and familiarity with ARIA roles and screen reader testing
  • Position is an on-site, time-limited temporary part-time role funded by the College of Education
  • Compensation is $15.00 hourly