7253 – Senior Digital Accessibility Test Engineer Sacramento, CA (Must be local and available for onsite work as required)
Location: Sacramento, CA (Must be local and available for onsite work as required)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Contract Duration: Through October 31, 2028
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Accessibility Test Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of accessible websites and web applications.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, Section 508 compliance, assistive technologies, accessibility testing methodologies, and front-end web development. This position requires a strong understanding of responsive and mobile web design, accessibility standards, and the ability to identify and remediate accessibility defects.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure websites and web applications comply with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, Section 508, and applicable federal and state accessibility requirements.
- Conduct automated and manual accessibility testing using screen readers, text-to-speech tools, development tools, and color contrast validation tools.
- Review and inspect application code to identify accessibility issues and recommend remediation solutions.
- Develop and maintain accessibility testing procedures incorporating automated tools, assistive technologies, and manual testing.
- Evaluate existing policies, workflows, design systems, and applications to identify accessibility improvements.
- Apply Universal Design principles to web and mobile application development.
- Review user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and design patterns for accessibility compliance.
- Develop technical specifications and recommend accessible application design solutions.
- Perform functional, unit, and quality assurance testing of accessibility enhancements.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track accessibility defects through resolution.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, QA teams, and stakeholders to implement accessibility improvements.
- Maintain technical documentation, accessibility testing procedures, and best practices.
- Provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance on accessible front-end development and accessibility compliance.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of digital accessibility experience designing websites and applications in accordance with accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
- 10+ years of experience performing automated and manual accessibility testing using screen readers, text-to-speech technologies, developer tools, and color contrast validation tools.
- 10+ years of experience reviewing and manually inspecting web application code to validate accessible design and development practices.
- 10+ years of experience with web and mobile application design, front-end development, and testing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards, responsive web design, and mobile accessibility requirements.
- Experience developing accessibility testing methodologies, procedures, and defect severity classifications.
- Ability to analyze complex technical requirements, troubleshoot accessibility issues, and recommend effective remediation solutions.
- Strong technical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing accessible design patterns, design systems, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Experience implementing accessibility improvements in complex enterprise web applications.
- Knowledge of Universal Design principles and accessible user experience design.
- Experience providing accessibility training, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to development teams.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on accessibility remediation and compliance initiatives.
Additional Requirements
- Must reside in the Sacramento area or within reasonable commuting distance.
- Must be available to report onsite in Sacramento as required.
- Must be available for meetings and collaboration during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Must be able to comply with applicable background screening, confidentiality, and information security requirements.
