REMOTE Senior Web Accessibility Tester

REMOTE Senior Web Accessibility Tester

Posted Today by 1764551490

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for a Senior Web Accessibility Tester with significant experience in both manual and automated accessibility testing, as well as expertise in assistive technologies and document accessibility. This remote position involves working with enterprise-scale clients on impactful projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accessibility standards and tools. This role is expected to last for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing for web applications.
  • Utilize assistive technologies to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Perform document accessibility assessments and remediation.
  • Integrate automation into accessibility testing processes.
  • Collaborate with development teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Document defects and communicate findings effectively.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years in software/web testing, with 3+ years in dedicated accessibility testing.
  • Expert-level knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA Title II/III, and PDF/UA standards.
  • Advanced proficiency in NVDA screen reader testing.
  • Strong experience with manual accessibility tools: ANDI, Sitebulb, browser dev tools.
  • Proficiency with automated scanners: axe DevTools, Evinced, ARC Toolkit, Pa11y, Siteimprove.
  • Expertise in PDF accessibility testing and remediation validation.
  • Experience building and running automated accessibility scripts (axe-core, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress).
  • Knowledge of HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript from an accessibility perspective.
  • Strong defect documentation and communication skills.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Senior Web Accessibility Tester

Location: Remote - Hartford, CT

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Accessibility Tester with extensive experience in manual and automated accessibility testing, assistive technologies, document accessibility, and automation integration. This is a remote full-time position, offering the opportunity to work with enterprise-scale clients and impactful projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years in software/web testing, with 3+ years in dedicated accessibility testing.

Expert-level knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA Title II/III, and PDF/UA standards.

Advanced proficiency in NVDA screen reader testing.

Strong experience with manual accessibility tools: ANDI, Sitebulb, browser dev tools.

Proficiency with automated scanners: axe DevTools, Evinced, ARC Toolkit, Pa11y, Siteimprove.

Expertise in PDF accessibility testing and remediation validation.

Experience building and running automated accessibility scripts (axe-core, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress).

Knowledge of HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript from an accessibility perspective.

Strong defect documentation and communication skills.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.