Senior Accessibility Tester

Atos; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme with 10% match

Private medical cover

Income protection

Life assurance

25 days paid leave + holidays

Flex benefits program

Job summary

Atos is seeking a Senior Accessibility Tester to join the UK&I accessibility team. You will work with product squads to ensure digital experiences meet WCAG standards, conduct audits, and write conformance reports. You will mentor junior members and support design/development teams during product creation.

The role requires hands-on testing with assistive technologies and strong communication with stakeholders. BPSS clearance eligibility is noted, with a supportive, diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of WCAG 2.2 and accessibility testing practices.
• Experience working in Agile product squads and with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to conduct manual and automated accessibility audits.
• Proficient with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ARIA.
• Experience using assistive technologies and interoperability testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility audits of web pages, desktop apps, and mobile apps.
• Write and evaluate Accessibility Conformance Reports with recommendations.
• Mentor junior team members and share service methodology.
• Support design and developer teams in product creation to meet WCAG standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accessibility developments.

Skills

WCAG 2.2 knowledge

Agile experience

Accessibility testing

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

WAI-ARIA proficiency

Assistive technology testing

Communication skills

Education

IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist certification

Tools

JAWS

ZoomText

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Job description

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

Our team

We are a team of dedicated accessibility professionals based across the UK & Ireland that form part of the accessibility practice within Atos. We primarily supply business-to-business accessibility services to enterprise customers and are actively involved with professional bodies such as the Business Disability Forum and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

About The Role

You will be a key member of the UK&I accessibility and digital inclusion team, you’ll work closely with product teams to ensure digital experiences meet WCAG standards; performing accessibility tests, assistive technology interoperability tests, writing accessibility conformance reports, and supporting design and developer teams during product creation. In addition, there is an expectation that you will manage the client relationship on an ongoing basis. As a senior accessibility tester, you will also be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of the accessibility team.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality assurance on projects and written reports, providing feedback to junior team members
• Mentoring and training new hires and junior members of the team so they understand our service methodology and work to a consistent standard
• Independently performing accessibility audits (manual and automated) of web pages, desktop applications, and mobile apps, using accessibility testing tools and assistive technology products
• Writing and evaluating Accessibility Conformance Reports, describing accessibility issues and recommendations for resolving them
• Providing accessibility support to developer teams, either through consultancy or through contributing code snippets and suggestions
• Keeping up to date with the latest developments in accessibility and related fields

Must Haves

• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2
• Experience working within Agile product squads
• 3 – 5 years of accessibility testing experience
• High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a team (in person and virtual)
• Be proficient with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI ARIA and display knowledge about the accessibility benefits and obstacles these techniques provide
• Direct previous experience in manually testing websites to ensure conformance to WCAG 2.2 – Level AA
• Hands‑on experience with Assistive Technology (e.g. Jaws, Zoom text, Dragon naturally speaking, built in IOS and Android accessibility tools, etc and the ability to perform interoperability testing using these assistive technologies.)
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist certification or equivalent, such as Trusted Tester Version 5 (TTV5)
• Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods in both web and desktop environments; Familiarity with modern web application development practices and popular JavaScript frameworks
• Written and verbal communication skills - able to present status, facts, thoughts, and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; Flexibility and adaptability - able to quickly and smoothly change direction based upon stakeholder or management direction, while remaining extremely organized and following tight deadlines

Eligibility

be eligible for BPSS Security clearance, SC level security clearance would be an advantage

Benefits

• Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
• Private medical cover
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
• Flex benefits program

Future career path

• Senior Accessibility specialist

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs. We are also a care leaver-friendly employer. If you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated mailbox - [e-mail]