Accessibility Sme

Summary

Join TestPros as a qualified consultant to ensure website and mobile application compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This crucial role involves conducting comprehensive accessibility audits, identifying non-compliance areas, and providing actionable recommendations. You will collaborate with IT teams, create detailed reports, and work directly with clients to define project scopes. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in web accessibility audits, manual and automated testing, and regulatory knowledge of the ADA. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, a 401k plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise in conducting web accessibility audits using WCAG 2.1 guidelines
• Proven track record of auditing websites and mobile applications to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
• Experience working directly with clients to define project scope, gather requirements, establish clear objectives, and manage deliverables for successful project outcomes
• Proficient in manually testing interfaces, including navigating websites using only a keyboard, utilizing screen readers, and evaluating visual contrast and other usability factors
• Ability to identify subtle issues that automated tools might miss, leveraging critical thinking and a deep understanding of user experiences
• Skilled in compiling comprehensive, detailed reports that capture context-specific observations and recommendations
• Familiarity with industry-standard accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA) to complement manual testing practices
• ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report) experience
• SAR (Self-Attestation Report) experience
• Demonstrated experience in creating, maintaining, and communicating VPAT documentation, ensuring clear articulation of how products meet accessibility standards
• A deep understanding of the ADA’s final rule and its implications, particularly for state and local governments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with the skill to explain technical details effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical capabilities with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex accessibility challenges
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely completion and effective collaboration with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive audits for websites and mobile applications, ensuring adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
• Run an automated and a manual audit. Manual testing of web pages requires physical navigating pages through normal use as well as using assistive technology
• Detect areas of non-compliance, prioritize remediation efforts, and propose actionable recommendations
• Develop thorough reports that detail audit findings and offer clear, context-specific recommendations for improvement
• Partner with IT teams to evaluate the current digital environment and address existing accessibility gaps

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Cell phone discounts