Job
Description
Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing on web/mobile applications using tools such as Axe, Lighthouse, NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS, TalkBack, and others. Validate conformance against WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, European Accessibility Act, and other relevant standards. Partner with designers, developers, and product managers to identify accessibility issues early and advocate for inclusive design. Document accessibility bugs clearly with reproducible steps, severity levels, and remediation recommendations. Participate in VPAT and Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) preparation for enterprise and public- sector clients. Drive accessibility awareness through training, reviews, and process improvements across the engineering team. Assist in integrating accessibility checks into the CI/CD pipeline and test automation suite. Stay updated on evolving accessibility regulations, assistive technologies, and emerging trends. What Makes You Qualified In-depth understanding of WCAG guidelines, ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and semantic HTML. Proficiency with screen readers (eg, NVDA, VoiceOver), contrast checkers, and a11y automation tools (eg, Axe-core, Pa11y, etc). Familiarity with development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and the impact of code on accessibility. Experience creating and maintaining accessibility defect reports and working with dev teams on remediation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to advocate accessibility to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Jira/Zephyr for test management. IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) is a plus Experience with automated test frameworks integrating accessibility checks (eg, Cypress + Axe, Selenium + Axe-core) is a plus.
