Senior Accessibility Tester
Posted 1 day ago by 1762933569
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Senior Accessibility Tester will join the QA and UX teams, bringing over 10 years of experience in accessibility testing and compliance standards. The role focuses on ensuring digital products are inclusive and compliant with accessibility requirements through manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to provide guidance and mentorship on accessibility best practices. Expertise in assistive technologies and standards such as WCAG and ADA is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing on web and mobile applications.
- Review designs, wireframes, and prototypes for accessibility compliance.
- Use assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, etc.) to evaluate user experiences.
- Validate against WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to provide actionable remediation guidance.
- Create accessibility test plans, scripts, and reports.
- Lead accessibility audits and ensure timely defect tracking and resolution.
- Provide mentorship and training to QA and dev teams on accessibility best practices.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5+ years focused on accessibility testing.
- Expertise in WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, Section 508 standards.
- Hands-on experience with automated accessibility tools such as: Axe, Wave, Lighthouse, ANDI, Tenon, or Deque tools.
- Proficient with screen readers and assistive technologies.
- Strong understanding of HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript accessibility considerations.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Senior Accessibility Tester
Location: Remote
Experience: 10+ years
Employment Type: Contract
C2C & W2
Any visa is fine
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Accessibility Tester to join our QA and UX teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in accessibility testing, compliance standards (WCAG, Section 508, ADA), and assistive technologies. You will ensure our digital products are inclusive, usable, and compliant with accessibility requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing on web and mobile applications.
Review designs, wireframes, and prototypes for accessibility compliance.
Use assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, etc.) to evaluate user experiences.
Validate against WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to provide actionable remediation guidance.
Create accessibility test plans, scripts, and reports.
Lead accessibility audits and ensure timely defect tracking and resolution.
Provide mentorship and training to QA and dev teams on accessibility best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5+ years focused on accessibility testing.
Expertise in WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, Section 508 standards.
Hands-on experience with automated accessibility tools such as:
Axe, Wave, Lighthouse, ANDI, Tenon, or Deque tools.
Proficient with screen readers and assistive technologies.
Strong understanding of HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript accessibility considerations.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
IAAP CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification (or equivalent).
Experience with mobile accessibility on iOS and Android.
Knowledge of usability testing for people with disabilities.