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 Grid

Angular

● 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 Lighthouse

Tools and integration

● Understanding of REST APIs and JSON

● Basic Git (clone, branch, commit, pull requests)

● Comfortable using browser developer tools for debugging

Nice 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.