Accessibility Web Forms Tester - Hybrid

Title: Accessibility Web Forms Tester - Hybrid

Description:

The role involves testing forms for accessibility, identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of web accessibility principles and experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues, particularly those affecting interactive form elements.

Testing forms for accessibility, identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations. Strong understanding of web accessibility principles and experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

Review and test web forms across various browsers and devices for compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA).

Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver and Adobe Acrobat) to test form accessibility.

Identify issues related to keyboard navigation, focus order, label associations, ARIA usage, poor color contrast, and error handling in forms.

Document and report accessibility defects clearly, referencing specific WCAG success criteria, including the severity of the issue and potential solutions.

Providing clear and actionable recommendations for remediating accessibility issues

Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards, and evolving best practices throughout the project.

Document issues: Create detailed bug reports that clearly explain accessibility defects, their impact on users, and their reference to specific WCAG success criteria.

Evaluate code: Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes as they relate to accessible forms.

Validate fixes: Retest defects after remediation to verify that accessibility issues have been properly resolved

Test to ensure business logic works as expected to verify nothing changed during the remediation process.

Work with the client team to address accessibility concerns and ensure accessibility is integrated into the form design process

Essential Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of experience testing and or providing guidance on forms and documents to ensure compliance with Ada, 508 Regulations, and WCAG guidelines.

Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, including relevant success criteria for form elements (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1 3.3.4, 4.1.2).

Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer).

Hands-on experience with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.

Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) WAS

IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification is a plus.

Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (e.g., Ada, 508 regulations, EN 301 549).

Experience working in government compliance.

This role is essential in ensuring equal access to digital and physical forms, improving usability for individuals with disabilities. If you are passionate about accessibility and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience

Experience testing and or providing guidance on forms and documents to ensure compliance with Ada, 508 Regulations, and WCAG guidelines. - Required - 2 Years

Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer). - Required - 2 Years

Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, including relevant success criteria for form elements (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1 3.3.4, 4.1.2). - Required - 2 Years

Hands-on experience with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation. - Required - 2 Years

Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) WAS - Highly desired -

IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification is a plus. - Highly desired -

Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (e.g., Ada, 508 regulations, EN 301 549). - Highly desired -

Experience working in government compliance. - Highly desired -

Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly. - Required -

Excellent attention to detail. - Required -

Must be able to evaluate code, specifically JavaScript - Required - 2 Years

Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes - Required - 2 Years

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Mandatory skills:

WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2 guidelines, form elements 1.3.1, 3.3.1 3.3.4, 4.1.2,

accessibility testing tools, Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer,

screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, Adobe Acrobat,

legal accessibility requirements, EN 301 549, government compliance,

digital forms, physical forms, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ARIA attributes,

accessibility, identifying issues, remediation recommendations, web accessibility principles, documenting accessibility issues,

web forms, browsers, devices

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Nivas Palanisamy

VIVA USA INC.

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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