Web Software Developer (Accessibility)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K - $111K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ April 23rd, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Web Software Developer (Accessibility). The role involves advancing digital accessibility initiatives across the Rutgers Cancer Institute by reviewing IT assets, developing accessible web content, providing training, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and procurement activities.

Highlights

Ensures IT and accessibility standards for websites and communication are met.
Provides training and outreach on accessibility to the Rutgers Cancer Institute community.
Reviews and recommends remediation for accessibility issues in IT assets, including sites, systems, applications, and documentation.
Maintains shared source code libraries for accessibility baseline in PHP applications, and manages CSS, SVG, and JavaScript assets.
Develops and promotes accessible Office document templates.
Collaborates with IST and OIT on procuring accessible hardware and software.
Performs accessibility testing, reviews vendor documentation, and advises on IT purchases.
Required knowledge includes WCAG 2.1, digital accessibility law (Sections 504 and 508), and best practices for accessible websites and documents.
Must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 years of experience in accessibility and/or web design, or equivalent experience.
Salary ranges from $77,661 to $111,027 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and leave programs.