Department
Development
Location
Based anywhere in the U.S./U.K./Ireland
Position type
Full Time
Work Type
Full Remote
Position Description
We are looking for a senior level developer to help design, develop, and maintain axe Developer Hub, a product that allows easy integration of accessibility testing into customers’ existing tests. You will be responsible for a full stack SaaS web application and plugins that integrate into a wide variety of technologies and testing frameworks.
We are the axe API team which maintains axe-core and related axe products (both open source and closed source). Our team is fully remote and manages a large set of products across multiple different technologies (TypeScript/JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, Java, C#, Ruby, Python). As such we expect candidates to be able to get up to speed quickly and be willing to learn and work on technologies outside their knowledge area. We also expect candidates to show daily progress towards their work.
Apply NowPrimary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain axe Developer Hub and related products
- Write new features, unit and integration tests, data migrations and related
- Work with support to reproduce and resolve customer issues
- Assist in the review of pull requests, including security reviews
- Write and review technical proposals
- Help maintain existing axe products by responding to customer issues, fixing bugs, and adding new features
- Mentor other engineers on the team
Requirements
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- Node.js
- HTML and CSS
- React
- Database generalist skills (SQL)
- RESTful API design, implementation, and use
- Demonstrated work on a product team
- Basic secure Web programming knowledge and experience
- Source code management, pull request reviews, and related
Additional Skills Desired
- Proficiency in one or more of: Java, C#, Ruby, Python
- PostgreSQL
- Accessibility
- AWS
- Web Extensions
- Koa/Express
- Enterprise SaaS product development
- Common Web application architectures such as n-tier, micro-services
- OAuth, SAML, SCIM, Keycloak, Redhat SSO, Okta
- Demonstrated work on libraries or plugins
About Deque
Deque (pronounced dee-cue) is a web accessibility software and services company, and our mission is Digital Equality. We believe everyone, regardless of their ability, should have equal access to the information, services, applications, and everything else on the web.
We work with enterprise-level businesses and organizations to ensure that their sites and mobile apps are accessible. With 875,000+ extensions installed and 6,000+ audit projects completed, Deque is the industry standard. Join our growing family as we work to make the web a better place for everyone.
Career Fulfillment
People come to work for Deque because of what we do: enable businesses and organizations to make their sites and apps accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The personal fulfillment employees feel here is unparalleled. In addition to the altruistic nature of our jobs, the organizational structure is extremely flat and welcoming. Women-owned and operated, Deque CEO Preety Kumar is internationally revered for her down-to-earth personality and work ethic.
Deque’s core values are central to our culture of customer satisfaction. Do you share them?
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company! Submit your application anytime.
If you’re looking to stand out, include a cover letter explaining your interest in joining Deque and how you align with our Core Values. We also recommend including any key attributes that differentiate you as a candidate.
Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required.
Apply Now“Let’s broaden your customer base and make practicing accessibility easy at the same time.”
— Preety Kumar CEO, Deque Systems