Accessibility Lead

Company Description

Equitech Labs is committed to creating an inclusive digital landscape through expert solutions for digital accessibility. Our team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring that digital assets are accessible to people with disabilities. We are passionate about making technology equitable and user-friendly for all. Through innovative practices, we aim to break barriers and promote inclusivity in the digital world.

Job Title: Accessibility Lead (5-8 Years Experience)

Experience: 5-8 Years

Employment Type: Fulltime

Positions open: 1

Company: Equitechlabs

Location: Hyderabad

Mode of work: Hybrid

Preferred candidates: CPACC or WAS certified.

Looking for immediate joiners who are residing in or willing to relocate to Hyderabad.

Website: https://equitechlabs.com/

Key Responsibilities:

● Managing the team and project deliveries

● Conducting accessibility audits as an individual contributor

● Creating training materials and leading accessibility workshops

● Serving as a technical lead for junior team members

● Collaborating with design and development teams to integrate accessibility best practices

● Advocating for accessibility initiatives within the company and industry

● Conducting user research and testing with people with disabilities

● Staying updated with accessibility laws, guidelines, and industry trends

● Promoting accessibility through blogs, articles, and conference talks

● Engaging with external accessibility communities and organizations

● And other related tasks to enhance accessibility initiatives

● You will also be expected to adhere to the company's policies and standards.

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA guidelines.

Hands-on experience with assistive technologies such as:

Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack

Accessibility Inspector tools and browser extensions (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse).

Familiarity with HTML5, ARIA, CSS, JavaScript basics for identifying accessibility defects.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Strong documentation and communication skills.

Interested candidates please fill the form : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tlvAGP0IXdRCHGeCqWWDvbXD2PQ-lpHsx-K3DoOq8uQ/edit?gid=637090998#gid=637090998

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