Accessibility Testing Associate

Role & responsibilities

Position Description:
We are looking for an experienced Accessibility Tester to ensure web, mobile, and enterprise applications comply with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:
• Perform accessibility testing for web, mobile, and desktop application.
. Evaluate applications against WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, ADA, and other accessibility standards.
. Conduct both automated and manual accessibility testing.
. Identify, document, and track accessibility defects and remediation recommendations.
. Validate accessibility fixes and perform regression testing.
. Test applications using various assistive technologies.
. Collaborate with developers and UX/UI teams to implement accessibility best practices.
. Review design mockups and requirements from an accessibility perspective.
. Prepare accessibility audit reports and compliance documentation.
. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
. Advocate accessibility awareness and best practices across project teams.

Must-Have Skills:
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA Guidelines.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools:
• Axe DevTools
• WAVE
• Accessibility Insights
• Lighthouse
• JAWS
• NVDA
• VoiceOver
• TalkBack
• Experience in manual accessibility testing.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA standards.
• Knowledge of keyboard navigation and screen reader testing.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Good-to-Have Skills:
• • Experience testing mobile applications (iOS/Android).
• Accessibility certifications such as:
• CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies)
• WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred candidate profile