Frontend Engineer (Accessibility Focus)

Description

Summary: Seeking a Frontend Engineer to lead accessibility development on a modern web application built with React, Next.js, and TypeScript, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Highlights: 1. Lead accessibility (A11y) fixes and improvements 2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, backend) 3. Implement responsive, user-centric interfaces We're looking for a Frontend Engineer to join a dedicated accessibility engineering team, working on a modern web application built with React, Next.js and TypeScript. This is a remote, freelance/contractor position for a 6\-month engagement, working in English with a European team. **Responsibilities** * Lead the development of accessibility (A11y) fixes and improvements across web applications built with Next.js and React.js * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams \- product, design, and backend \- to deliver high\-quality, well\-architected solutions * Implement responsive, user\-centric interfaces that adhere to modern web and accessibility standards **Requirements** * Demonstrable expertise in TypeScript, React.js and Next.js * Experience implementing accessibility (A11y) features in websites and/or web applications * Proven ability to architect solutions aligned with business objectives, not just execute tasks * Proficiency with Material UI (MUI) for building intuitive, responsive interfaces * A track record of effective collaboration in cross\-disciplinary teams, including UX designers and backend engineers * Fluent in English * 5\+ years of professional experience developing highly scalable web applications * Experience in the payments or financial services industry ( nice to have)