Remote Windows Desktop Accessibility Lead

PCR Digital; City Of London; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

PCR Digital is seeking a Windows Desktop Accessibility Specialist to support a global software company in improving accessibility across its complex desktop applications. The role is remote for UK-based work, initially 3–6 months with potential extension; compensation is applied online only depending on experience.

The candidate will lead technical remediation work, guide engineers on code-level accessibility, and collaborate with product teams to implement WCAG-aligned improvements across

Qualifications

• Experience with native Windows desktop applications and accessibility issues.
• Experience guiding engineering teams through code-level accessibility problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft UI Automation and Windows accessibility APIs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex accessibility issues across native Windows desktop applications and provide practical, code-level guidance to engineering teams.
• Advise on Microsoft UI Automation, keyboard accessibility, focus management, screen reader compatibility and accessible UI controls.
• Work closely with developers to identify technical solutions and prioritise accessibility fixes.
• Build, manage and prioritise an accessibility remediation backlog based on customer impact, WCAG requirements and technical risk.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and engineering teams to plan and deliver accessibility improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and guidance to developers.
• Help establish accessibility standards, processes and best practices across desktop applications.

Skills

Windows desktop accessibility

WPF

WinForms

UI Automation

Keyboard navigation

Screen readers

Backlog management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Telerik UI controls

MDL

Windows accessibility APIs

Job description

PCR Digital is seeking a Windows Desktop Accessibility Specialist to support a global software company in improving accessibility across its complex desktop applications. The role is remote for UK-based work, initially 3–6 months with potential extension; compensation is applied online only depending on experience.

The candidate will lead technical remediation work, guide engineers on code-level accessibility, and collaborate with product teams to implement WCAG-aligned improvements across