Accessibility QA Specialist

Vispero®; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vispero seeks an Accessibility Tester to ensure the accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older users, focusing on web technologies, mobile accessibility, and native applications. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple demanding tasks without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities include conducting accessibility audits of web pages and desktop apps, producing audit reports with actionable recommendations, and providing guidance to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly required.
• 2 years of accessibility testing for web and desktop apps against WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA and Section 508, or 2+ years of web development/QA for web.
• Experience with JAWS preferred.
• Understanding of accessibility evaluation tools and methods.
• Knowledge of user needs for people with disabilities and older users in web accessibility.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong working knowledge of accessibility verification tools, assistive technologies, and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility audits of web pages and desktop applications using accessibility testing tools and assistive technology products.
• Write audit reports describing accessibility issues and recommendations for resolving them.
• Answer accessibility related questions via helpdesk tickets and client calls.
• Provide accessibility support to developer teams, through consultancy or contributing code.
• Keep up to date with latest developments in accessibility and related standards.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Full Scope Poly

JAWS experience

accessibility tools & methods

web accessibility standards

independent & teamwork

assistive technologies

dig in to accessibility requirements

Tools

Accessibility testing tools

Assistive technologies

WCAG/Section 508 knowledge

Job description

Vispero seeks an Accessibility Tester to ensure the accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older users, focusing on web technologies, mobile accessibility, and native applications. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple demanding tasks without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities include conducting accessibility audits of web pages and desktop apps, producing audit reports with actionable recommendations, and providing guidance to