Accessibility QA Lead

RELQ TECHNOLOGIES; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a QA Lead with expertise in accessibility compliance for both web and mobile platforms. The successful candidate will lead a talented QA team, ensuring adherence to Section 508 and WCAG guidelines, while mentoring and uplifting team capabilities. This role emphasizes attention to detail and includes collaborative efforts with various stakeholders to enhance product accessibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience, including 2 years as QA Lead.
• Strong understanding of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2.
• Hands-on testing experience for web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts for accessibility compliance on web and mobile apps.
• Manage VPAT documentation for multiple products.
• Mentor and train QA team on accessibility testing practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Documentation skills

Quality focus

Education

ISTQB or CPACC certification

Tools

Axe

Lighthouse

WAVE

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Selenium

Cypress

Jira

TestRail

Job description

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with a strong background in 508c accessibility compliance for both web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will lead a team of QA professionals, review testing efforts for compliance and functionality, and maintain VPAT documentation across multiple digital products.

This role requires a meticulous attention to detail, leadership capabilities, and in-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts for accessibility compliance across web and mobile applications
• Ensure testing aligns with Section 508c standards and WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines
• Review the QA team s test plans, scripts, execution, and reports for quality and completeness
• Create, manage, and maintain VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) documents for multiple products
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to identify and remediate accessibility issues
• Use accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Axe, WAVE)
• Train and mentor the QA team on accessibility testing practices
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and coverage
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a QA Lead or senior role
• Strong understanding of Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2, and accessibility testing practices
• Hands-on experience testing both web and mobile platforms for accessibility compliance
• Experience with VPAT documentation and regulatory compliance reporting
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple testing initiatives across different products
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused mindset

Nice to Have

• ISTQB or Certified Accessibility Tester (CPACC or WAS) certification
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium or Cypress
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, or similar test management tools

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