Assistive Tech Developer - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh/London- 6 Month Contract

We are seeking a talented and experienced Assistive Tech Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. This hybrid role will be based in either Edinburgh or London, offering a mix of remote and on-site work. The successful candidate will have a strong background in assistive technology, particularly in developing and delivering custom solutions to enhance accessibility and productivity for colleagues with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, deliver, and train colleagues with disabilities in using custom assistive technology (AT) JAWS scripts to support end-user efficiency, productivity, and accessibility.
• Remediate existing JAWS scripts with new product versions and OS releases.
• Consolidate existing JAWS scripts.
• Support the Digital Accessibility team to deliver tailored solutions.
• Create custom scripts for Dragon Natural Speaking, Supernova Magnifier, and Screen Reader.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Minimum 5 years of experience using assistive technologies such as:
  • JAWS (Required)
  • Dragon Natural Speaking (Preferred)
  • Supernova Magnifier and Screen Reader (Preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience in providing one-on-one training to people with disabilities.
• Advanced understanding of how people with disabilities use assistive technology.
• Practical understanding of development languages supporting AT, including JAWS Scripting Language (JSL).
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, ARIA, and JavaScript (Required).
• Knowledge of Lua, VB, and Python (Preferred).
• High understanding of accessibility APIs and their integration with AT, including:
  • UIA
  • MSAA
  • IAccessible/2
  • Java Accessibility (JAAPI)
  • UI Accessibility (optional)

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Edinburgh/London - hybrid
• Day Rate: Up to £500 Per Day (Inside IR35)

Assistive Tech Developer - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh/London- 6 Month Contract