Accessibility Specialist

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Overview

Remote
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 3 year(s)

Skills

WebKit
Web Content
Issue Tracking
Auditing
Web Applications
Mobile Applications
NonVisual Desktop Access
Automated Testing
Collaboration
Leadership
Accessibility
Quality Assurance
WCAG
Section 508
ADA
Assistive Technology
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript
Testing

Job Details

Job Summary:
The Accessibility QA (Quality Assurance) Specialist is responsible for evaluating and ensuring digital content and applications meet accessibility standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1/2.2, ADA, and Section 508. This role involves manual and automated testing, defect reporting, and collaboration with development teams to improve accessibility across web and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform accessibility audits and evaluations on websites, web applications, and mobile apps.
  • Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) to test user experiences.
  • Apply automated testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and manual techniques.
  • Document accessibility issues clearly and concisely with appropriate references to WCAG guidelines.
  • Collaborate with developers, designers, and product owners to ensure accessibility best practices are integrated into the development lifecycle.
  • Retest and verify issue resolutions during QA cycles.
  • Provide accessibility remediation guidance and support.

Qualifications:

  • 2 4 years of experience in accessibility testing or digital quality assurance.
  • Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with assistive technologies.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, ARIA, and JavaScript from a testing perspective.
  • IAAP CPACC, WAS, or any other related certification is a plus.
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