Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your
contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful
challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other
succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer
competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development
opportunities, flexibility, and much more
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At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?
Are you passionate about building great training software that's inclusive and
accessible to everyone? We're looking for a talented and motivated Software
Engineer I to join our Human Risk Management (HRM) team. In this role, you'll be
instrumental in developing innovative and accessible web applications and
security awareness training, ensuring our trainings are usable by a diverse
range of people.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Software Engineer I, you'll contribute to the entire software development
lifecycle, from initial design to final delivery. Your core responsibilities
will include:
- Participating in all stages of the development cycle (design, development,
testing, and delivery) to create high-quality, user-friendly software.
- Taking an accessibility-first approach to development, ensuring every feature
is designed and built with inclusivity in mind.
- Writing technical documentation for your projects, providing clear and
concise information for the team and future developers.
- Developing accessible interactive components that are fully compatible with
keyboard navigation and assistive technologies like screen readers.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of experience in an web development or software engineering role.
- Experience with web technologies: You should have a solid understanding of
HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with a modern front-end framework: Experience with Svelte or a
similar framework like React, Vue, or Angular is required.
- Passion for accessibility: A strong desire to learn and apply web
accessibility standards and guidelines, such as WCAG (Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with accessibility concepts: Knowledge of ARIA roles, focus
management, keyboard navigation, and screen reader announcements.
- Experience with accessibility testing: Familiarity with Accessibility testing
Tools, Browser automated Testing tools, colour contrast analyzers, and manual
testing techniques to ensure a high level of accessibility.
- Practical experience with assistive technologies: The ability to develop
interfaces compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability
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