Accessibility / QA Specialist

Softthink Solutions Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions Inc. is seeking an Accessibility / QA Specialist to lead accessibility audits, remediation validation, and WCAG compliance across web projects. This remote role requires strong knowledge of WCAG, ARIA, and assistive technologies.

You will perform manual and automated testing, develop QA test plans, validate color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader compatibility, and guide development teams to improve accessibility on WordPress sites and web apps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accessibility testing and QA experience.
• Experience with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance assessments.
• Experience using tools such as Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and Lighthouse.
• Experience conducting manual accessibility evaluations.
• Experience testing WordPress websites and web applications.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and public-sector accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits and compliance assessments.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing.
• Validate compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and readiness for WCAG 2.2.
• Review websites for keyboard accessibility and screen-reader compatibility.
• Assess semantic HTML, ARIA implementation, and form accessibility.
• Validate color contrast and visual accessibility requirements.
• Identify accessibility defects and recommend remediation actions.
• Perform functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Develop QA test plans, scripts, and defect reports.
• Verify remediation activities and conduct compliance re-testing.
• Support accessibility-focused quality assurance processes.
• Provide accessibility guidance during development and redesign efforts.

Skills

Accessibility testing

QA testing

WCAG 2.1 AA

Manual testing

Automated testing

Axe

WAVE

JAWS

NVDA

Lighthouse

WordPress testing

ARIA implementation

Color contrast

Usability testing

Accessibility audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Quality Assurance / Accessibility Studies

Tools

Axe

WAVE

JAWS

NVDA

Lighthouse

WordPress

Job description

Accessibility / QA Specialist

Work Authorization: US CitizenLocation: : Remote

Position Summary

Serves as the accessibility compliance and quality assurance lead responsible for accessibility audits, remediation validation, usability testing, quality reviews, and WCAG compliance activities. Ensures all deliverables meet accessibility and quality standards. Accessibility is identified as a core operational requirement under the RFP.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits and compliance assessments.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing.
• Validate compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and readiness for WCAG 2.2.
• Review websites for keyboard accessibility and screen-reader compatibility.
• Assess semantic HTML, ARIA implementation, and form accessibility.
• Validate color contrast and visual accessibility requirements.
• Identify accessibility defects and recommend remediation actions.
• Perform functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Develop QA test plans, scripts, and defect reports.
• Verify remediation activities and conduct compliance re-testing.
• Support accessibility-focused quality assurance processes.
• Provide accessibility guidance during development and redesign efforts.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of accessibility testing and QA experience.
• Experience with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance assessments.
• Experience using tools such as Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and Lighthouse.
• Experience conducting manual accessibility evaluations.
• Experience testing WordPress websites and web applications.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and public-sector accessibility requirements.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, Accessibility Studies, or related field.

Preferred Certifications

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS).
• ISTQB Certified Tester.
• Section 508 Accessibility Training Certifications.

This is a remote position.