Accessibility Tester
Posted Today by 1765076491
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Accessibility Tester role involves ensuring that applications developed by the Colorado Office of Information Technology meet accessibility standards, providing an inclusive experience for users with disabilities. The position requires comprehensive testing, collaboration with various teams, and the delivery of detailed reports and recommendations. The candidate must possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of accessibility guidelines. Local candidates are preferred, and remote candidates willing to relocate or commute will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute accessibility test cases thoroughly and accurately
- Follow the OIT Accessibility Testing Checklist
- Document all findings clearly and concisely
- Communicate issues to stakeholders
- Provide expert guidance on accessibility standards and remediation
- Adhere to timelines and OIT quality expectations
- Stay up to date with WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 standards
Key Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA & Section 508
- Hands-on experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Experience with API and Webservice Testing
- Strong understanding of OOPS concepts
- Experience with test strategy, test planning, traceability matrix
- Familiarity with Agile & Jira processes
- Experience testing Java, Mobile/PWA, and Salesforce platforms (Preferred)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Local candidates only! Remote candidates willing to relocate or commute will NOT be considered.
We are seeking an Accessibility Tester to support the Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT). The role ensures all OIT applications comply with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive, user-friendly experience for individuals with disabilities.
Project Goals
The main objectives of this engagement include:
- Identifying accessibility issues in assigned OIT applications
- Ensuring full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508
- Providing actionable recommendations for remediation
Scope of Work
The Accessibility Tester will perform comprehensive accessibility testing, including:
- Manual testing using assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, keyboard-only navigation)
- Automated testing using approved accessibility tools
- Reviewing UX designs, wireframes, and UI components for accessibility
- Logging defects with detailed reproduction steps and recommended fixes
- Collaborating with QA, Development, UX, Business, and Accessibility teams
- Participating in accessibility meetings, reviews, and training sessions
Deliverables
- Detailed Accessibility Test Plans
- Accessibility Test Reports (issues, severity, recommendations)
- Defect reports in the designated tracking system
- Weekly progress summaries
- Documentation of accessibility best practices and guidelines
Responsibilities
- Execute accessibility test cases thoroughly and accurately
- Follow the OIT Accessibility Testing Checklist
- Document all findings clearly and concisely
- Communicate issues to stakeholders
- Provide expert guidance on accessibility standards and remediation
- Adhere to timelines and OIT quality expectations
- Stay up to date with WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 standards
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
- Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA & Section 508 Required
- Hands-on experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack) Required
- Experience with API and Webservice Testing Required
- Strong understanding of OOPS concepts Required
- Experience with test strategy, test planning, traceability matrix Required
- Familiarity with Agile & Jira processes Required
- Experience testing Java, Mobile/PWA, and Salesforce platforms Preferred