ADA Accessibility Web Forms Tester

Key Responsibilities

• Test and review web forms across multiple browsers and devices for WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA)
• Use assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and Adobe Acrobat to evaluate accessibility.
• Identify and document issues related to:
  • Keyboard navigation and focus order
  • Label associations and ARIA usage
  • Color contrast
  • Error handling and validation
• Create detailed accessibility defect reports, referencing specific WCAG success criteria and severity.
• Provide actionable remediation recommendations to developers and design teams.
• Retest issues post-remediation to validate accessibility compliance and ensure business logic is unaffected.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving accessibility laws, standards, and best practices.
• Review and evaluate basic code (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ARIA attributes) as related to form accessibility.
• Collaborate with DOR s TSD team to ensure accessibility is embedded in the design and development process.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years experience testing or providing accessibility guidance for web forms/documents (ADA, 508, WCAG).
• Proficiency with accessibility tools: Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer.
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 success criteria (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1 3.3.4, 4.1.2).
• Hands-on experience with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation.
• Ability to evaluate code, particularly JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
• IAAP CPACC certification (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies).
• Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549).
• Experience in government compliance and accessibility testing.