Accessibility Engineer: WCAG QA for Inclusive Web

M Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Momentum, Inc. is seeking a Web Accessibility Specialist to ensure websites, apps, and digital documents meet accessibility standards and deliver an inclusive user experience.

You will perform audits, remediation, and QA across the SDLC, collaborate with developers, designers, and content teams, and stay current with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA requirements while shaping accessibility in release processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, WAI-ARIA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y, or similar solutions.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, or equivalent screen readers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits of websites, web applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Identify, document, and remediate accessibility issues in collaboration with developers, designers, and content authors.
• Integrate automated and manual accessibility testing into development and release processes.
• Validate and remediate digital documents, including PDFs, forms, and reports, for accessibility compliance.
• Review third-party and vendor-delivered solutions for accessibility conformance.
• Support ongoing improvements to accessibility monitoring and testing capabilities.
• Educate stakeholders on accessibility standards, best practices, and inclusive design principles.
• Maintain documentation related to accessibility findings, remediation plans, and compliance reporting.
• Stay current on evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Web accessibility testing

Remediation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

axe DevTools

WAVE

Lighthouse

pa11y

Job description

Momentum, Inc. is seeking a Web Accessibility Specialist to ensure websites, apps, and digital documents meet accessibility standards and deliver an inclusive user experience.

You will perform audits, remediation, and QA across the SDLC, collaborate with developers, designers, and content teams, and stay current with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA requirements while shaping accessibility in release processes.