Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer ( Front- end Development)

Company Alacriti is a leading payments-focused fintech helping financial institutions and businesses modernize and scale payments infrastructure. Its cloud-based Orbipay platform connects and orchestrates transactions across the RTP® network, FedNow® Service, Zelle®, Fedwire® Funds Service, ACH, Visa Direct, and Stablecoins—giving organizations a single platform for the full range of money movement needs. Clients can progressively modernize without rip-and-replace projects, launch new payment capabilities faster, and centralize payment operations, fraud prevention, and compliance controls. Alacriti serves 14 of the top 100 U.S. financial institutions and nearly one-quarter of U.S. credit unions with more than $1 billion in assets, processing $233 billion in payments annually. Named on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, Alacriti is helping shape the future of payments and money movement.Job Description Summary We're looking for an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer with working knowledge of Angular and a real understanding of web accessibility standards: Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA. You'll build secure, responsive, and accessible enterprise web applications that people of all abilities can use, including people who use screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and other assistive technologies. Accessibility is part of how we build every feature, not something we check at the end. You'll work closely with UX/UI designers, QA, product owners, and other engineers. Key Roles and Responsibilities ● Build responsive, accessible web applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS● Develop UI components that meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, Section 508, and ADA requirements. ● Use semantic HTML and ARIA roles and attributes correctly, and make sure components work with keyboards and screen readers.● Find and fix accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing. ● Create reusable, maintainable UI components and integrate them with REST APIs. ● Follow secure coding practices based on OWASP guidelines.● Make sure applications work across browsers and on both desktop and mobile.● Troubleshoot, debug, and fix frontend issues.● Take part in code reviews and testing, and maintain and improve existing applications.● Follow team coding standards and Agile/Scrum practices.Required Technical Skills Front-End Development ● Solid grasp of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript ● Responsive design using CSS Flexbox and GridAngular ● Working knowledge of a recent Angular version (v16 or later) ● Understanding of components, services, dependency injection, routing, and forms (template-driven and reactive) ● Basic understanding of lifecycle hooks ● Familiarity with RxJS and Observables Web Accessibility ● Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA, including the four principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust (POUR) ● Understanding of Section 508 and ADA requirements for web applications ● Semantic HTML5 and correct use of ARIA roles, states, and properties .● Keyboard accessibility: logical tab order, visible focus, focus management in dialogs and single-page app (SPA) route changes, no keyboard traps ● Accessible forms: labels, error messages, and required-field indicators ● Color contrast requirements and text alternatives for images and icons ● Basic hands-on testing with at least one screen reader (NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver) ● Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, or LighthouseTools and integration ● Understanding of REST APIs and JSON ● Basic Git (clone, branch, commit, pull requests) ● Comfortable using browser developer tools for debuggingNice to Have● Angular CDK accessibility features (a11y module, FocusTrap, LiveAnnouncer) or accessible use of Angular material.● Accessibility certification or coursework (e.g., IAAP CPACC/WAS, Trusted Tester, or equivalent) ● Awareness of OWASP Top 10 and secure frontend practices (e.g., XSS prevention, sanitization) ● Common RxJS operators (e.g., map, switchMap, debounceTime) ● Unit testing basics (Jasmine/Karma or Jest) ● npm and the Angular CLI ● Exposure to frontend performance optimization ● A GitHub or portfolio project that shows accessible UI work Qualifications● B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or a related engineering field ● Working knowledge of Angular and Section 508 / ADA / WCAG standards, from projects, internships, coursework, or work experience ● Strong programming fundamentals and problem-solving skills ● Clear communication and teamwork ● Attention to detail, especially in UI quality and usability ● Self-motivated and eager to learn.