Accessibility Engineer I

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri’s Accessibility Team is a centralized, dedicated group focused on driving accessibility innovation across ArcGIS software and products. The team coordinates evaluations of ArcGIS desktop and other platforms, and produces VPAT-based ACRs detailing conformance and accessibility features.

Key responsibilities include advancing testing strategies across the SDLC, supporting testing infrastructure, updating internal training assets, and engaging with the global community through events and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with WCAG and Revised Section 508.
• Experience with accessibility testing on web/desktop/mobile platforms.
• Experience with manual and automated accessibility evaluation using assistive technologies.
• Experience creating or contributing to Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and VPATs.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS software and/or other GIS products.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies and commercial software delivery processes.
• Ability to communicate accessibility requirements across diverse stakeholders (developers, product managers, end users).
• Familiarity with GitHub for project and issue tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accessibility evaluations of ArcGIS products and create ACRs from VPATs.
• Advance accessibility testing strategies by collaborating with designers, engineers, and product managers.
• Support accessibility testing infrastructure and maintain testing tools and environments.
• Coordinate accessibility resources and events and maintain training assets.
• Engage with Esri’s global community by presenting at events, authoring blogs, and developing public accessibility resources.

Skills

Accessibility testing

Communication

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, UX or related field

Tools

GitHub

Assistive technologies

ACR/VPAT tooling

Job description

Esri’s Accessibility Team is a centralized, dedicated team with the goals of driving accessibility innovation in ArcGIS software and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate product accessibility evaluations : Coordinate accessibility evaluations of ArcGIS products, emphasizing desktop software offerings such as ArcGIS Pro. Conduct manual and automated testing to identify accessibility issues, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners (such as third-party accessibility testing contractors) to deliver high-quality evaluation results. Create and maintain Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) based on VPATs, detailing product-specific accessibility features and conformance levels.
• Advance accessibility testing strategies : Influence accessibility testing best practices by partnering with designers, engineers, and product managers to influence accessibility considerations throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Promote and coordinate research efforts and refine testing strategies across ArcGIS products.
• Support accessibility testing infrastructure : Coordinate the testing, monitoring, and maintenance efforts for Accessibility testing tools, systems, and environments (such as testing environments and tools for product testing, issue creation and tracking tools).
• Coordinate accessibility resources and events : Maintain and update internal accessibility resources and materials (such as educational and training assets, tools, processes). Coordinate and conduct internal accessibility testing events (such as Holistic events).
• Engage with our global community : Communicate to external audiences about accessibility practices at Esri by presenting at Esri events, authoring blogs and articles, and developing publicly available accessibility resources and materials.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with current global accessibility standards and guidelines (such as WCAG, Revised Section 508)
• Experience with accessibility testing best practices on at least one software platform (such as web, desktop, mobile Android/iOS)
• Experience with manual/automated accessibility evaluation using testing tools and assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and automated web scanning tools
• Experience creating or contributing to Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and/or working with Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, user experience or a related field
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS software and/or other GIS and mapping products
• Experience with agile software development methodologies and commercial software delivery processes
• Confident in ability to effectively communicate accessibility requirements across various stakeholder audiences (such as developers, product managers, end users, customers)
• Familiarity with GitHub for project and issue creation and tracking
• Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
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