Accessibility Test Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an Accessibility Test Engineer to evaluate digital apps for usability and accessibility across web and mobile. The role combines automated scans with hands-on assistive-technology testing and collaboration with designers and developers to remediate issues.

The engineer will document reproducible findings and help teams integrate accessibility validation into their delivery process.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in accessibility testing or software QA.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 and common accessibility barriers.
• Hands-on with screen readers (NVDA/JAWS/VoiceOver) and keyboard testing.
• Evaluate HTML semantics, ARIA usage, forms, and focus management.
• Experience with automated scanners like axe or Lighthouse.
• Create clear defect reports and work with engineers on remediation.
• Strong attention to detail and user-centered testing.
• Experience in iterative software delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing of web and mobile apps against WCAG guidance.
• Evaluate keyboard navigation, focus order, semantic structure, color contrast, forms, content, and dynamic interactions.
• Test experiences with screen readers across supported browsers and devices.
• Document defects with clear reproduction steps, impact, and remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with design, development, and QA to validate fixes and integrate accessibility checks into testing workflows.

Skills

Accessibility testing

QA / software testing

WCAG knowledge

Screen readers

ARIA / semantic HTML

Automated testing tools

Defect reporting

Collaborative testing

Iterative delivery teams

Tools

axe

Lighthouse

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Job description

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is an opportunity to contribute to technology initiatives in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title: Accessibility Test Engineer

Location: Remote

Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2 - [Not open to C2C or 1099]

Salary Range: $115,000–$165,000 Annually

Experience Required: 4+ years

Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, EAD holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. Bright Vision Technologies is unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.

Job Summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an Accessibility Test Engineer to evaluate digital applications for usability and accessibility across web and mobile experiences. The engineer will combine automated scans with hands-on assistive-technology testing, document reproducible findings, partner with designers and developers on remediation, and help teams incorporate accessibility validation into their delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing of web and mobile applications against applicable WCAG guidance.
• Evaluate keyboard navigation, focus order, semantic structure, color contrast, forms, content, and dynamic interactions.
• Test experiences with screen readers and assistive technologies across supported browsers and devices.
• Document defects with clear reproduction steps, impact descriptions, and practical remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with design, development, and QA teams to validate fixes and integrate accessibility checks into testing workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: typically 4+ years in accessibility testing, software QA, or inclusive digital product validation; align with the approved requisition.
• Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 or 2.2, accessibility principles, and common web accessibility barriers.
• Hands-on experience with screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver and keyboard-only testing.
• Ability to evaluate HTML semantics, ARIA usage, forms, focus management, and interactive components.
• Experience with automated accessibility tools such as axe, Lighthouse, or comparable scanners.
• Ability to create clear defect reports and collaborate with engineers on root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and practical understanding of user-centered testing.
• Experience working in iterative software delivery teams, participating in planning, defect triage, and release validation as appropriate to the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile accessibility testing on iOS and Android.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing in CI pipelines and component libraries or design systems.
• Knowledge of Section 508 or other accessibility requirements applicable to customer environments.
• IAAP CPACC, WAS, or other relevant accessibility certification.

Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.