Hyderabad, India
Senior SDE- Mobile
Position description
Deque is looking for native-mobile developers [Android | iOS ] with deep WCAG 2.1/2.2 knowledge, proven accessibility remediation experience, hands-on proficiency with accessibility tools (VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA/JAWS).
As a Senior Software Development Engineer- Mobile at Deque, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accessibility remediation for our enterprise clients. You’ll work across Native mobile platforms (iOS/Android), applying your deep technical knowledge to identify, fix, and prevent accessibility issues.
You’ll collaborate closely with designers, developers, and accessibility experts to ensure that every product Deque touches meets or exceeds accessibility standards and provides an inclusive experience for all.
Responsibilities
- Implement remediation solutions for accessibility issues in codebases across mobile platforms (Kotlin/Java , Jetpack Compose , Swift/Objective-C, Swift UI, React Native, Flutter etc).
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and QA teams to integrate digital accessibility best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Validate accessibility fixes and verify compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and EN 301 549.
- Provide technical mentorship, detailed guidance, and accessibility training to client developers and teams.
- Troubleshoot complex accessibility issues.
- Contribute to internal accessibility documentation, automations, tools, reusable components, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Stay ahead of emerging accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and testing tools to continuously evolve our practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in native-mobile development with a strong focus on accessibility.
- Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, and inclusive design principles.
- Proven experience in accessibility remediation, including complex UI components.
- Strong expertise in native mobile accessibility (iOS and Android) — including TalkBack, VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and accessibility APIs.
- Experience performing automated & manual audits using assistive technologies and tools such as axe DevTools, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and NVDA/JAWS.
- Excellent communication skills. Able to explain accessibility issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Additional Skills
- IAAP Certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or CPWA.
- Experience working with Deque tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD accessibility testing pipelines and automated testing integrations.
- Experience working directly with enterprise clients or large-scale digital ecosystems.
About Deque
Deque is the global leader in digital accessibility, helping the world’s top enterprises build inclusive products, services, and experiences and achieve lasting compliance. Recognized by leading industry analysts for its AI-powered tools, comprehensive services, and developer-trusted solutions, Deque delivers the industry’s most complete accessibility offering. The Axe platform, anchored by Axe-core, has 3 Billion+ downloads and 800,000+ installed extensions, making it the global standard for accessibility testing. As a pioneer of people-first accessibility, Deque applies a human-in-the-loop approach that blends expert insight with AI innovation to advance its mission of digital equality for all.
Get the work-life balance that’s right for you
Remote-first
As a key member of our globally distributed company, you’ll be empowered to succeed with our remote-first approach.
Inclusive
You’ll be a valued part of a global workplace and community where people of all backgrounds and abilities are respected.
Mission-driven
You’ll join fellow accessibility champions who are passionate about making the web accessible to people with disabilities.
Dynamic
Your skills and experience will help us continue to drive innovation and growth in the digital accessibility industry.
Join an inclusive and innovative culture shaped by our core values
Innovation with results that matter
Achieving our mission of digital equality requires meaningful growth.
Deliver what you promise
Our culture of trust is felt by customers and employees alike because we follow through.
Can-do attitude
Shared respect and a positive outlook fuel our collaborative mission.
Open, direct and respectful communications
We all deserve and deliver honesty and transparency with one another.
We care deeply
We’re fighting for human rights and are keen to remember this each day.
We practice humility
Humility is central to inclusivity and we practice what we preach.
