Accessibility Consultant

VDart Inc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing provider is seeking a professional skilled in web accessibility compliance. The role involves running baseline analyses, optimizing website designs for user accessibility, and providing technical guidance to teams. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of web experience and a thorough understanding of W3C standards-compliant HTML/CSS. Strong multi-tasking and communication skills are essential, with responsibilities including coordinating work between onsite and offshore members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional web experience.
• Thorough understanding of W3C standards-compliant HTML and CSS.
• Should have multi-tasking abilities, be able to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Run baseline analysis and evaluate visual designs for accessibility compliance.
• Assess and optimize website designs to meet accessibility needs.
• Provide technical assistance and remediation guidance to design and development teams.
• Lead and coordinate activities between onsite and offshore team members.

Skills

WCAG 2.0 AA compliance

Technical assistance

Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools

Assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA)

Automation tools (aXe, Assure/Comply)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Tools

Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools

Automation tools (aXe, Assure/Comply)

Job description

About VDart: VDart is an emerging global information technology staffing provider with expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (Oracle/SAP), SMAC (Social, Mobile, Cloud, Analytics), Business Intelligence & Infrastructure services. Three-time consecutive winner of Best Places to Work in Atlanta and Best and Brightest Award, VDart has successfully deployed over 3500 contractors in the last five years with over 60% of its deployments with Fortune 1000 corporations. We possess deep industry expertise and focus in BFSI, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy & Utility, Healthcare, Technology and the Public-Sector. Our scope, knowledge, industry expertise and global footprint have enabled us to provide best in the industry solutions. With our core focus in emerging technologies, we provide global technology workforce solutions in USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK & Australia

Job Description

• Run baseline analysis, review wireframes and evaluate visual designs for WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.
• Assess and optimize website designs through review and analysis of user needs to meet the website accessibility needs.
• Provide technical assistance and remediation guidance to designers, developers and QA.
• Recommend potential solutions by evaluating new and emerging assistive technologies designed to increase accessibility.
• Respond to business and technology stakeholders queries related to accessibility findings and recommendations
• Participate in all accessibility services walkthrough sessions
• Thorough understanding of W3C standards-compliant HTML and CSS
• Experience using Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
• Knowledge of assistive technologies used for web browsing such as JAWS or NVDA
• Knowledge of Automation tools (aXe, Assure/Comply or Worldspace, AMP) preferred
• Should have multi-tasking abilities, be able to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Lead and Coordinate activities between Onsite and offshore team members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 5+ years of professional web experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.