Sdet Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accessibility Tester with hands-on experience in Playwright automation to ensure our web applications meet accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2 and provide an inclusive user experience. The role involves designing, developing, and executing automated accessibility tests using Playwright and accessibility tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility testing on web applications using automated tools and manual techniques.
• Develop and maintain automated accessibility test scripts using Playwright (developed by Microsoft).
• Integrate accessibility automation tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify, document, and track accessibility defects using defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and ARIA guidelines.
• Perform keyboard navigation, screen reader, color contrast, and semantic structure validation.
• Use accessibility testing tools such as:
• Axe-core
• Lighthouse
• NVDA / JAWS screen readers
• Accessibility Insights
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and QA teams to resolve accessibility issues.
• Provide accessibility recommendations and best practices.
• Participate in requirement analysis and test planning.

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Playwright automation (JavaScript / TypeScript preferred)
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 / 2.2, ARIA)
• Experience with accessibility testing tools (Axe, Lighthouse, Accessibility Insights)
• Knowledge of browser developer tools
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, DOM structure, and semantic markup
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Testing Skills:

• Functional testing
• Automation testing
• Accessibility testing
• Regression testing
• Cross-browser testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Experience integrating accessibility testing into automation frameworks
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology
• Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps)
• Certifications such as:
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• ISTQB

Experience Required

• 4+ Years Accessibility
• 1+ years of experience with Playwright automation

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field