About this role
Role Description
Focus Digital is hiring Software Engineers to work on projects that make a real difference in how people interact with government services. We're currently staffing for our Online Passport Renewal and Minnesota Paid Family Leave projects.
What Software Engineers Do at Focus Digital:
Develop and maintain API endpoints and business logic Update and optimize database models through code Build and improve data processing jobs to support API operations Develop new UI features that interact with APIs Write and maintain automated tests to keep our codebase reliable as it grows Review code and provide constructive feedback through pull requests Write and review technical specifications for upcoming development tasks Make minor cloud infrastructure updates using Terraform Maintain documentation and contribute to the team's knowledge base Participate in agile team meetings, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
Qualifications
3+ years of experience testing web-based applications Strong familiarity with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 compliance standards Experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and other assistive technologies Experience with accessibility testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, etc.) Understanding of ARIA attributes and semantic HTML Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working within cross-functional teams Experience using test automation tools such as Playwright to create and maintain automated test scripts for web applications Deep familiarity with testing best practices, including writing clear and reproducible bug reports, designing comprehensive test plans, and ensuring robust test coverage throughout the software development lifecycle
Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
Benefits
Impactful work in the civic tech space Healthy work-life balance with encouragement to log off and take time off Cutting edge tooling and practices Fully remote work environment (employees must be based in the continental U.S.) Occasional travel required, approximately 1-2 times per year