IT Accessibility Assessment Consultant, Part Time

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an engineer to perform comprehensive accessibility audits on cell phone software and hardware, validating against WCAG 2.1 and Section 508. You will document findings, propose remediation, and apply fixes within the target codebase.

The role requires HAC testing experience, ANSI C63.19 familiarity, and IAAP CPACC/WAS certifications, along with strong communication for client-facing training and outreach.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility requirements for IT software and hardware.
• Experience in testing cell phone hardware and software accessibility features.
• Familiarity with HAC ratings and hearing technologies compatibility standards.
• Certification in accessibility (CPACC, WAS) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Perform complete audits and validation testing on cell phones.
• Write detailed findings to document issues and remediation recommendations.
• Apply accessibility fixes and features within target software source code.
• Develop and deliver outreach/educational presentations.
• Prepare and conduct training on accessibility topics.

Kenntnisse

WCAG 2.1 testing

Section 508 compliance

HAC testing

Hearing aid compatibility testing

Technical documentation

IAAP CPACC/WAS certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

B.A. or B.S. in computer science, information technology, human computer interaction, or related field

Tools

C63.19 standard

HAC testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Perform complete audits and validation testing on cell phones.
• Write detailed findings to document identified issues and recommend potential solutions and best practices for remediation of accessibility violations.
• Apply software fixes and/or additional accessibility features within the target software source code.
• Develop and deliver informative and useful high quality outreach/educational presentations.
• Prepare and conduct training on accessibility related topics.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in computer science, information technology, human computer interaction, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of, as well as ability to test against, Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 requirements for IT software and hardware.
• Cell phone hardware testing experience.
• Specifically, we are looking for an engineer with experience in the following IT Accessibility Requirement (from WCAG 2.1 AA): Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products.
• Specifically, "1194.23 (i) Interference to hearing technologies (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices) shall be reduced to the lowest possible level that allows a user of hearing technologies to utilize the telecommunications product".
• ANSI standard C63.19, "American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids".
• Use of appropriate test equipment to measure and determine Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) Ratings (such as, M3, T4).
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail for heavy documentation; verbal communication skills for training and development.
• Experience working effectively with several clients or project teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as: DHS Trusted Tester IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies "CPACC" IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Credential