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Job Title: Accessibility Quality Engineer
Location: Plano, TX / Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 3 months
Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)
Job ID: 408858
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an Accessibility Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in WCAG-driven accessibility testing across web, mobile, and desktop and a proven ability to identify, document, and drive remediation of accessibility barriers to achieve compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive manual and automated accessibility evaluations for web, mobile (iOS/Android), and desktop applications.
- Test against WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, W3C specifications, ADA, and Section 508.
- Validate accessibility requirements across the SDLC from design through production deployment.
- Evaluate with assistive technologies including screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition, alternative input devices, and keyboard-only navigation.
- Identify and document issues impacting users with visual, color contrast, low vision, motor and mobility, cognitive and learning, and hearing impairments.
- Create actionable defect documentation with steps, impacted users, compliance mapping, severity, and remediation guidance.
- Collaborate with developers to investigate root causes, validate fixes, and support defect triage with risk assessments.
- Verify remediation and perform regression testing to ensure sustained compliance.
- Support governance by maintaining adherence to standards, monitoring regulatory changes, and contributing to testing strategies and frameworks.
- Provide audit support with documentation, testing evidence, and compliance reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Expertise with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, W3C standards, and WAI-ARIA.
- Thorough knowledge of Section 508 and ADA requirements.
- Understanding of inclusive design and accessible UX methodologies.
- Hands-on testing experience for web apps, responsive sites, mobile apps, and desktop applications.
- Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, semantic HTML, ARIA roles and attributes, keyboard interaction, and accessible forms.
- Proficiency with accessibility tools: Axe DevTools, Accessibility Insights, WAVE, Lighthouse, ARC Toolkit, Tenon, Siteimprove.
- Proficiency with assistive technologies: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, ZoomText, Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
- Experience creating test plans, test cases, and validation procedures with strong defect management.
- Ability to translate standards into testable outcomes in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.
Preferred Skills:
- IAAP certifications: CPACC, WAS.
- Experience integrating accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines and using automation frameworks or scripts.
- Experience with enterprise digital transformation, compliance reporting, audit preparation, and design systems with accessibility governance.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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