Web Developer at Ardentprinciples

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Web Developer with expertise in accessibility compliance, UI development, and user-centered design. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, accessibility testing tools, and assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and ZoomText.

Who We Are:

We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence

Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

Working on accessibility testing, with an ability to analyze complex technical issues related to accessibility and provide solutions.
Ability to document accessibility compliance efforts, findings, and recommendations.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher) standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.2 standards.
Testing proficiency and expertise with assistive technologies

including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and ZoomText.

Working on User interfaces (UI) design and development.
Principles of User Experience (UX) design with a focus on accessibility, User Interface (UI) development best practices for accessibility, and familiarity with design tools like Figma and Adobe XO.
Integrating digital accessibility into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), to include requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.
Coordinating between design, engineering, and product

stakeholders.

Reviewing and auditing digital products for accessibility compliance and an understanding of how to enforce

accessibility standards across different development workflows.

Ability to provide training on accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices to development teams and other stakeholders.

Skills

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

Working with Web applications (HTML, CSS, JavaScript,

frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js), Desktop software, and Mobile apps.

Design tool governance (Figma libraries, design tokens, or similar).
Certification(s): Certified Professional in Accessibility Core

Competencies (CPACC), Certified Associate in Accessibility (CAA) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), or other relevant accessibility certifications.

Benefits

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in McLean, VA during core hours.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!