QA Accessibility Analyst

Iris Software Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Toronto is seeking a QA Accessibility Analyst to perform compliance testing with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.x and AODA. The role involves using various accessibility validation tools, collaborating with development teams, and participating in Agile ceremonies. The ideal candidate should have experience in accessibility testing and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities to work on significant digital transformation projects in a supportive and award-winning workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience performing accessibility testing per WCAG 2.x and AODA standards.
• Proficiency with accessibility validation tools.
• Effective communication of findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.x and AODA.
• Collaborate with developers to remediate accessibility issues.
• Create and execute test plans and maintain defect logs.

Skills

Accessibility testing

Collaboration with developers

Use of accessibility tools

Communication skills

Tools

AXE

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

WAVE

JIRA

Azure DevOps

QTest

Job description

Iris's Fortune 100 direct client is looking for QA Accessibility Analyst . Please find below Job description and share me your updated resume at [e-mail] .

Position: QA Accessibility Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.x, AODA, and other accessibility standards.
• Use tools such as AXE, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, WAVE, and similar for accessibility validation.
• Collaborate with developers and designers to identify, document, and remediate accessibility issues.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Define and maintain accessibility acceptance criteria for user stories.
• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and maintain defect logs in JIRA, Azure DevOps, or QTest.
• Conduct requirement analysis and provide feedback on accessibility gaps during story grooming.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure timely resolution of accessibility defects and track progress throughout sprints.
• Contribute to accessibility best practices, guidelines, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

About Iris Software Inc.

With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.