Job Description
Our direct client is looking for an Accessibility Tester for a Primarily Remote, Onsite as needed Long-term contract position (Client is in Atlanta, GA).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Client is looking a qualified candidate for the QA /Accessibility tester position to join the agency based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
- Conduct accessibility testing using a combination of automated tools and manual testing (including testing with assistive technologies) to evaluate the level of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
- Create, document, and manage test plans, testcases, and scripts across multiple projects based on software requirements and design documents.
- Conduct functional, end-to-end, and regression testing of applications to ensure functionality, reliability, and quality.
- Create and maintain test scripts, standards, guidelines, and playbooks for accessibility testing and development best practices.
- Document and report defects, issues, and areas of improvement as well as manage and prioritize critical ADA defects.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts and Clients to understand requirements and provide feedback.
- Act as a subject matter expert for testing web and mobile applications for accessibility.
- Participate in system designs, Support, and foster usability testing and research for accessibility. Provide ad-hoc, project-based team training for ADA awareness, implement solutions, and foster innovation through accessibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience as a Quality Analyst with demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance methodology and practices.
- Hands-on experience with automated test tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab.
- In-depth, working knowledge of ADA tools and standards for accessibility testing (i.e., WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI, and other automated tools or applications).
- Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital products adhere to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA) within agile projects.
- Ability to provide solutions for testers and development teams by applying best practices. Ability to provide direction and lead QA testers.
- Ability to effectively utilize assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, TalkBack, and other manual and automated testing tools across multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems.
- Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.
- Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.
SKILL MATRIX:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Required
- Experience working with HTML5 and CSS - Required
- Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification. - Strong plus to have
- UAT methodologies to ensure digital product adheres to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA) within agile projects - Required
- In-depth, working knowledge of ADA tools and standards for accessibility testing (WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI, and other automated tools or applications). - Required
Question 1: Remote Work Permitted: Due to COVID-19, the client has agreed to allow the selected candidate to work remotely for the time being. However, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite as directed by the client. Do you accept this requirement?
Location: Primarily Remote (onsite as needed), Client in Atlanta, GA.
Type: Long term contract
Job Tags
Remote job, Contract work, Work visa,