Software Engineer

QA Engineer III - Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Accessibility Tester to lead digital accessibility audits and ensure our web and mobile applications meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, Section 508, and EN 301 549 requirements. Candidate will work across product, design, and engineering teams to embed accessibility testing into the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

6+ years of dedicated experience in digital accessibility testing and QA.

Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS, WAI-ARIA authoring practices, and JavaScript event handling.

In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A, AA, and AAA), Section 508, ADA compliance, and European accessibility directives.

Hands-on Mastery Of Assistive Tools

NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android).

axe DevTools, ARC Toolkit, WAVE, Color Contrast Analyzers, Pa11y, Lighthouse.

Perform manual and automated accessibility testing across responsive web, iOS, and Android applications.

Conduct rigorous evaluations using screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack), screen magnification tools, and keyboard-only navigation.

File detailed defect reports with reproducible steps, expected behavior, root cause analysis, and remediation recommendations (including code-level ARIA/semantic HTML guidance).

Basic knowledge of tools: axe-core, Pa11y, Lighthouse.

Coach QA engineers, designers, and developers on inclusive design practices and accessibility standards.

Preferred Qualifications

IAAP certification: CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies), WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist), or CPWA (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility).

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium) integrated with accessibility checkers.