Accessibility Testing Associate

Role & responsibilities

Position Description:
We are looking for an experienced Accessibility Tester to ensure web, mobile, and enterprise applications comply with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accessibility testing for web, mobile, and desktop application.
  . Evaluate applications against WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, ADA, and other accessibility standards.
  . Conduct both automated and manual accessibility testing.
  . Identify, document, and track accessibility defects and remediation recommendations.
  . Validate accessibility fixes and perform regression testing.
  . Test applications using various assistive technologies.
  . Collaborate with developers and UX/UI teams to implement accessibility best practices.
  . Review design mockups and requirements from an accessibility perspective.
  . Prepare accessibility audit reports and compliance documentation.
  . Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  . Advocate accessibility awareness and best practices across project teams.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA Guidelines.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools:
• Axe DevTools
• WAVE
• Accessibility Insights
• Lighthouse
• JAWS
• NVDA
• VoiceOver
• TalkBack
• Experience in manual accessibility testing.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA standards.
• Knowledge of keyboard navigation and screen reader testing.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• • Experience testing mobile applications (iOS/Android).
• Accessibility certifications such as:
• CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies)
• WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred candidate profile