QA Lead - Accessibility Testing - India Remote

Job Title: QA Lead Accessibility (508c) India RemoteLocation: Remote IndiaLong term

12+ years experience needed

Client Domain Product based company

About the Role

QA Lead

508c accessibility compliance

web and mobile platforms

VPAT documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts for accessibility compliance across web and mobile applications
• Ensure testing aligns with

  Section 508c

  standards and

  WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines

• Review the QA team s test plans, scripts, execution, and reports for quality and completeness
• Create, manage, and maintain

  VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)

  documents for multiple products
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to identify and remediate accessibility issues
• Use accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Axe, WAVE)
• Train and mentor the QA team on accessibility testing practices
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and coverage
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a

  QA Lead

  or senior role
• Strong understanding of

  Section 508

  ,

  WCAG 2.1/2.2

  , and accessibility testing practices
• Hands-on experience testing both

  web and mobile

  platforms for accessibility compliance
• Experience with VPAT documentation and regulatory compliance reporting
• Familiarity with testing tools such as

  Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple testing initiatives across different products
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused mindset

Nice to Have

• ISTQB or Certified Accessibility Tester (CPACC or WAS) certification
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium or Cypress
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, or similar test management tools