Accessibility Testing Expert

Accessibility Testing Expert

Job Description

Accessibility Testing Expert

We are seeking an experienced Accessibility Testing Expert in digital accessibility testing to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in accessibility standards, testing tools, and assistive technologies to ensure our digital content and applications are inclusive and compliant with legal and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of websites, applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 standards.
Utilize a range of automated tools, screen readers, and manual testing methods to identify and document accessibility barriers.
Collaborate effectively with developers, designers, and product teams to guide remediation efforts and ensure accessibility best practices.
Develop, maintain, and execute detailed accessibility test plans, cases, and audit reports.
Validate the remediation of accessibility issues across iterative development cycles.
Stay current with evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and technologies.
Participate proactively in design and development reviews to embed accessibility early in the product lifecycle.
Support organizational accessibility training and awareness programs.

Required Skills
Strong mastery of digital accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance.
Extensive experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, SiteImprov, Color Contrast Analyzer, Acrobat Pro, and Accessibility Checker.
Understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, ARIA roles, and JavaScript as related to accessibility.
Expertise in both automated scans and manual testing techniques, including screen reader and keyboard navigation assessments.
Hands-on remediation experience of documents and PDFs.
Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and a positive mindset to advancing accessibility practices.

Min Qualifications
At least 8 years of professional experience performing accessibility testing and audits in web and mobile applications.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.
Trusted Tester Certification issued by DHS or a similar certification in accessibility is preferred.
Client or USM prior experience preferred.

Notes:

Remote – offshore (this means we expect the resource is remote and located outside of the US but should be available until 2:30 P.M. ET)
40 hours per week (no overtime)

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.