Sr. Accessibility Tester

Overview

On Site
$65 - $70 hr
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

508
WCAG
ACCESSIBILITY
JAWS
VOICEOVER
NVDA
VOICEOVER
TALKBACK
ANDROID
APPIUM
IOS
TESTING

Job Details

Title: Sr. Accessibility Tester

Location: Reston, VA-Hybrid

Job Type: Long term Contract

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Accessibility Automation Tester to support accessibility compliance across web and mobile applications. This role requires strong hands-on experience with assistive technologies, accessibility standards, and automation tools. Candidates must be located in the DC/Reston area and available for onsite work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze user stories and acceptance criteria; create in-sprint automated accessibility test scripts
  • Develop and execute automation scripts using tools like WAVE, Axe, and CCA for WCAG 2.0/2.1 (Level A & AA) compliance
  • Perform accessibility testing using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Android TalkBack)
  • Test web, mobile (Android/iOS), and documents (PDF, Excel, Word) for accessibility compliance
  • Identify, analyze, and report defects using JIRA
  • Prepare test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to recommend accessibility solutions
  • Participate in sprint meetings, walkthroughs, and status reviews
  • Support change management and system enhancement requests

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5-8 years of experience in Accessibility Testing
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with assistive technologies
  • Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.0/2.1, Section 508, ADA
  • Expertise in Keyboard accessibility, Screen Readers, and Document accessibility
  • Experience testing mobile applications for accessibility
  • Hands-on experience with accessibility automation tools (WAVE, Axe, CCA)
  • Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (coding background is a plus)
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  • Understanding of WAI-ARIA usage and limitations
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Passion and empathy for improving digital experiences for users with disabilities

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in the Healthcare domain
  • Exposure to Selenium, Cucumber, BDD
  • Knowledge of mobile test automation
  • Experience working with enterprise-scale web applications
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