Accessibility Specialist

Role:  Accessibility Specialist
Location: Remote

Job Type: Fulltime

Please refer a good, qualified candidate, if you do not find yourself interested  

Key Responsibilities:
Passionate about accessibility, with a broad knowledge of accessibility barriers and the tools and techniques for overcoming them. Experience and expert knowledge of accessibility standards - WCAG 2.1/2.0, ADA Section 508. 

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead delivery for specific large and strategic clients that are being performed by offshore cross-functional teams 
• Lead scope definition, communicate with the client, and coordinate with offshore teams  
• Identifying and suggesting potential solutions/recommendations for accessibility barriers based on WCAG 2.1/2.0 standards
• Work with development teams in offshore and the client to define Accessibility test strategies
• Participate in carrying out comprehensive Accessibility testing of Web and Mobile applications 
• Write VPAT Reports
• Present overall delivery status, facts, thoughts, and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner 
• Participating in accessibility Events, Conferences, and also conducting Webinars.

Requirements

• 10+ years in the digital accessibility – Expertise in Mobile and Web application testing
• Good understanding of Web Content and Mobile Accessibility Standards
• Assistive Technology Tools: JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, switch device, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Voice Control
• Experience using testing tools: aXe, WAVE, Color Contrast Analyzer, Accessible Name & Description Inspector (ANDI),
• Performing accessibility testing on Windows/macOS with various browsers including Chrome/Safari/Firefox/IE
• Proficient in understanding and authoring test strategies and plans for WAI-ARIA
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide consulting or recommendations on complex technical issues
• Good knowledge around (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) 

Certification:

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certification