Digital Accessibility Manual Tester

Introduction:

The Digital Accessibility Manual Tester will be responsible for conducting manual testing of digital assets to ensure they meet accessibility standards. This role involves working with various teams to identify and remediate accessibility issues in websites, applications, documents, and other digital platforms. The primary goal is to help the organization reach compliance with state accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA, and Section 508.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing of digital products, services, and technologies to ensure accessibility compliance
• Maintain and organize testing data for focused remediation efforts
• Assist with code review and remediation to improve accessibility
• Develop test cases and improve testing protocols
• Communicate testing outcomes to stakeholders and provide expertise

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 3+ years of digital accessibility testing experience
• Experience with assistive technologies and WCAG compliance
• Proficiency in HTML, ARIA, and semantic markup
• Strong understanding of responsive web design principles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with accessibility testing tools like Axe, WebAIM, SiteImprove
• Knowledge of browser devtools and accessibility extensions
• Strong organizational and project tracking skills
• Experience with agile processes and project development
• Proficiency with MS Suite and collaboration tools like Jira

Desired Skills:

• Experience in testing complex systems using standard technologies
• Knowledge of accessibility compliance for chatbots and analog formats
• Experience with digital forms and documents remediation
• Familiarity with tools like Sitecore, Salesforce, Adobe XD
• Certifications in IAAP, PMP, DHS Trusted Tester, or Section 508

Conclusion:

The Digital Accessibility Manual Tester plays a crucial role in ensuring that digital assets meet accessibility standards and provide equal access to all users. This position requires a strong background in digital accessibility testing, technical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to achieve compliance with state accessibility standards.