Web Accessibility Tester

Job ID:                160648

Position:             System Analyst 3
Duration:           12 months Contract
Location:            Lansing, MI (Locals Only)

Direct Client:      State of Michigan -

Note from the client:

·         Interview Mode: F2F interview required!!!!

·         Candidate must be available for Onsite from Day 1, Tue/Wed mandatory, may transition to 5 days onsite)

·         Interview Process:  Vendor required to upload screenshot picture of candidate if interview is requested.

·         Must be able to work onsite Tuesday & Wednesday each week (8 hours per day).

·         Must be willing to transition to 5 days onsite if required (no remote-only option).

 Max rate is $50/hrs all inclusive on Corp to Corp

 Top Skills & Years of Experience:

·         1+  years of testing applications for digital accessibility

·         1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

·         Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

·         Advanced skills using assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack.

Preferred Experience:

·         3+ years of testing applications for digital accessibility

·         Certification related to WCAG

·         Previous government experience

Description: The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Agency Services MDOT team is seeking to hire a Web Accessibility Analyst to conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include standards for branding and digital accessibility. The contract has potential to extend beyond 2 years based upon SOM’s needs.

Job Duties

·         Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications and documents for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications

o    Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology

o    Review for adherence with additional standards including branding

o    Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices

o    Thoroughly document review results

·         Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results

·         Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized

·         Other duties as assigned.

Pre-screening questions

1.     How many years of experience do you have in performing web accessibility testing?

2.     What accessibility standards or guidelines are you most familiar with? Please explain.

3.     Please list if you have completed any professional certifications in web accessibility.

Regards,

Subhash @ Techridge .net