Senior 508 Tester

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accessibility tester to conduct detailed evaluations across websites, applications, and documents for compliance with Section 508 and WCAG AA standards. You will lead manual and automated testing, validate findings, and prioritize remediation with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes developing ACRs/VPATs, mentoring junior testers, and contributing to governance programs. Extensive tool proficiency and federal compliance knowledge are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, accessibility studies, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility assessments of websites, web applications, software, documents, multimedia, and other ICT products.

Kenntnisse

Accessibility Testing

Section 508 Compliance

WCAG 2.1 Expertise

ARIA

PDF Accessibility

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Screen Reader Testing

ACRs/VPATs

SharePoint Online

Power Platform Accessibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Accessibility

Tools

Axe

WAVE

Accessibility Insights

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Color Contrast Analyzer

SharePoint Online

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Jobbeschreibung

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility assessments of websites, web applications, software, electronic documents, multimedia content, and other ICT products
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing against Section 508 requirements and current WCAG AA Success Criteria
• Execute advanced keyboard-only, screen reader, color contrast, focus order, forms, and interactive component testing
• Validate and calibrate automated accessibility scan findings, identify false positives, and prioritize remediation efforts
• Produce detailed accessibility compliance reports and conformance assessments
• Document accessibility defects and provide recommendations for issue remediation
• Develop and review Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), VPATs, and test results
• Ensure testing documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready
• Review accessibility scan outputs generated by enterprise monitoring tools
• Support scan calibration activities and trending analysis
• Identify recurring accessibility issues and remediation priorities
• Contribute to monthly accessibility reporting and executive summaries
• Recommend remediation strategies for websites, applications, documents, and other ICT assets
• Support intake, tracking, and resolution of accessibility service requests
• Participate in accessibility knowledge-sharing sessions and customer consultations
• Serve as a subject matter expert for accessibility policies, standards, and testing methodologies
• Mentor junior accessibility testers and review testing results for quality assurance
• Contribute to KPI reporting, process improvement initiatives, and accessibility maturity efforts
• Attend onsite client meetings if requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Accessibility Studies, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
• 7+ years of accessibility testing experience
• 5+ years of Section 508 and WCAG compliance experience
• Experience testing enterprise web applications, websites, software, and electronic documents
• Experience supporting federal government accessibility initiatives
• Experience producing formal accessibility reports and recommendationsKnowledge of cloud-based architectures and modern digital service delivery models
• Expert knowledge of Section 508 Standards
• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 or newer AA Success Criteria
• Expert knowledge of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)
• Expert knowledge of PDF Accessibility
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Accessibility
• Expert knowledge of Web Accessibility Testing Methodologies
• Proficiency using Axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Color Contrast Analyzer
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web technologies
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Trusted Tester Certification, IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), or IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) highly preferred
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps environments
• Experience reviewing VPATs and ACRs
• Experience supporting accessibility governance programs and enterprise testing centers
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform accessibility requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in accessibility testing, including Section 508 and WCAG compliance, while producing detailed accessibility reports and recommendations. Proficient in utilizing various accessibility testing tools and methodologies to ensure digital content meets compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accessibility Testing Experience
• Section 508 Compliance
• WCAG 2.1 Expertise
• Axe, WAVE, JAWS Proficiency
• Trusted Tester Certification

Hard Skills

• Accessibility Testing
• Section 508 Standards
• WCAG AA Success Criteria
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• PDF Accessibility
• Web Accessibility Testing Methodologies
• Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)
• Microsoft Office Accessibility

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Documentation
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Trusted Tester Certification
• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)

Industry Keywords

• Accessibility Compliance
• Digital Service Delivery
• Federal Government Accessibility Initiatives
• Accessibility Governance Programs
• Agile
• DevSecOps

Tools & Technologies

• Axe
• WAVE
• Accessibility Insights
• JAWS
• NVDA
• VoiceOver
• Color Contrast Analyzer
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft 365
• Power Platform