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Senior Accessibility Specialist - Testing

Aumni

Aumni

Wilmington, DE, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Senior Accessibility Specialist - Testing to join our Digital Accessibility team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our digital products and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. You will have a good understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines, along with experience in testing web and mobile applications for accessibility conformance. We invite you to apply for this role if you are passionate about digital experiences that prioritize inclusivity by ensuring that our products are accessible to people of all abilities.

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing on digital products, web and mobile applications, using a variety of assistive technologies and tools to review compliance WCAG 2.1 and 2.2.
  • Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using various tools and assistive technologies.
  • Identify accessibility barriers and provide recommendations for remediation.
  • Create and maintain test cases and test scripts for accessibility testing.
  • Verify and validate the accessibility of mobile applications, websites, and content.
  • Document accessibility issues and findings with clear and actionable recommendations for remediation.
  • Participate in planning and Stand-up meetings, collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and product managers to address accessibility concerns.
  • Provide guidance and support on accessibility new ideas and techniques.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to communicate accessibility requirements and advocate for inclusive design.
  • Advocate for accessibility within the organization and promote a culture of inclusivity. Identify opportunities to improve accessibility testing processes and methodologies.
  • Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies related to digital accessibility.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Possess 3+ years of relevant accessibility testing knowledge.
  • Broad knowledge of accessibility barriers as well as the tools and techniques for overcoming them
  • Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2
  • Ability to discern accessibility issues from wireframes and code.
  • Follow Agile methodology. Ability to analyze and employ problem-solving skills to recommend the good solution.
  • Detailed accessibility knowledge in a broad range of technologies:
    • Various platforms including Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS. Video and other digital media, PDF and other document standards
    • Hands on knowledge of assistive technology (for example screen readers, magnifiers, alternative input, etc.), basic knowledge of VPAT / ACR documents
  • Technical knowledge including but not limited to:
    • Web Accessibility Initiative such as Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA)
    • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, qTest or other testing applications, Ability to analyze code for accessibility issues. Good knowledge of using JIRA and QTest.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Knowledge of International laws is a plus.
  • Certification in accessibility (for example DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester, IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) is a plus.