Digital Accessibility Expert (German / English bilingual freelancer)

Applause; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to enhance the accessibility of websites and applications. In this vital role, you will leverage your expertise in WCAG standards and assistive technologies to ensure compliance and improve user experience for individuals utilizing these technologies. Collaborating closely with developers and product teams, you will conduct audits, provide training, and share best practices to foster a culture of accessibility. If you are passionate about making technology inclusive and have a strong background in accessibility, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist.
• Deep technical knowledge of accessibility and WCAG guidelines.
• Experience in a consulting agency with strong customer-facing skills.

Aufgaben

• Act as a subject matter expert on accessibility and WCAG guidelines.
• Prepare and report on user reviews and WCAG audits.
• Train new team members on accessibility compliance testing.

Kenntnisse

Accessibility Standards Knowledge

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Code-level Remediation

Project Management

Consulting Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Jobbeschreibung

Accessibility Specialist

Are you passionate about ensuring websites and applications are accessible to end-users utilizing assistive technologies? Do you have knowledge of WCAG 2.0 / 2.1, Section 508, and other accessibility standards? If you enjoy collaborating with Developers and QA Engineers on accessibility standards and best practices, this might be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on accessibility, WCAG guidelines, and code-level remediation solutions for junior team members; provide regular audit reviews to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Prepare, run, and report on feedback from user reviews and WCAG audits.
• Serve as an educational resource to product teams and conduct office hours.
• Identify quality issues proactively and set up training programs tailored to teams or individuals.
• Train new team members on accessibility compliance testing on desktop and mobile devices.
• Manage multiple projects with different clients as needed.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in German and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist.
• Deep technical knowledge of accessibility, including ability to provide code-level remediation and lead discussions with developers.
• Understanding of accessibility, assistive technologies, and WCAG checkpoints.
• Experience working in a consulting agency and strong customer-facing skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and focused on results.
• Ability to multitask and manage concurrent activities effectively.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a matrix organizational environment.
• Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS for implementing accessible websites.