Responsibilities
- Develop Accessible Visualizations: Create and maintain accessible data visualization tools using Raphael JS, SVG, and React components that comply with WCAG standards
- Code Quality: Write clean, semantic, and accessible code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
- Accessibility Testing: Implement and use automated and manual testing methods to identify and fix accessibility issues in visualization tools
- Collaboration: Work with designers and UX experts to ensure that visualization tools are not only visually appealing but also accessible
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of accessibility practices and guidelines specific to visualization tools
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest accessibility standards, technologies, and best practices, continually improving the accessibility of our visualization tools
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in front-end development with a focus on building data visualization tools or work on complex
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
- Experience with Raphael JS and SVG for creating complex visualizations
- Strong understanding of WCAG standards and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
- Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, Wave, Lighthouse)
- Knowledge of responsive design principles and mobile-first development
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with user research and usability testing, specifically for data visualization
- Familiarity with other data visualization libraries and frameworks
- Contributions to open-source accessibility projects or participation in accessibility-focused communities
