About the job
About Gapstars
Gapstars collaborates with some of Europe's most innovative tech companies, ranging from groundbreaking startups to rapidly expanding scaleups. Our mission is to assist them in assembling high-performing remote engineering teams. With our headquarters in the Netherlands and talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are proud to host over 275 engineers who excel at solving real-world challenges utilizing modern technologies. Our teams tackle a variety of domains, including networking, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI, delivering scalable solutions that yield significant results. If you seek a company that values technical excellence, fosters a strong culture, and provides growth opportunities, Gapstars welcomes you.
About the Role
We are in search of a skilled Freelance Associate Tech Lead / Tech Lead with robust expertise in React, TypeScript, and Node.js to contribute to an upcoming project aimed at enhancing the accessibility of a hiring automation product.
This position is perfect for a hands-on engineer who has a strong front-end focus but is also adept at navigating the full stack when required. The engagement will entail close collaboration with another freelancer and internal stakeholders to implement accessibility improvements in accordance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
Project Scope
The project centers on enhancing the accessibility and usability of an existing product. Key responsibilities will include:
Enhancing keyboard navigation across application screens
Adjusting color contrast and visual accessibility elements
Implementing video captions and other accessibility enhancements
Executing front-end improvements that align with WCAG 2.1
Ensuring seamless integration with existing back-end services and APIs
Key Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to the implementation of accessibility-related enhancements across the product
Engage hands-on with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and Node.js
Collaborate closely with another freelancer and project stakeholders
Integrate and utilize JSON/REST APIs
Assist in breaking down tasks, aligning priorities, and effectively tracking progress
Provide light project coordination or technical leadership as needed
Promote best practices in front-end development, usability, and code quality

