Accessibility Tester

Randstad USA; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Accessibility Tester who will conduct QA testing on websites, mobile apps, and PDFs. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of related experience and be proficient in accessibility best practices and WCAG guidelines.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams to ensure designs are inclusive and conducting training sessions for internal staff. Strong knowledge of assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related work experience in accessibility.
• Experience with assistive technology including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver.
• Demonstrates business acumen in Accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility QA testing on websites, mobile apps, and PDFs.
• Work closely with project teams to build accessible systems.
• Partner with writers, designers, and developers on accessibility.

Skills

Accessibility best practices

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

WCAG 2.2

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical or creative field

Tools

Axe

WAVE

ARC

Job description

Overview

Accessibility Tester - JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver

We’re looking for an accessibility tester who understands accessibility best practices, WCAG accessibility guidelines and how to apply them to websites, mobile apps and PDFs. You will join a team of accessibility testers and technical subject matter experts. It will require a precise eye for detail, a knack for storytelling, and creativity, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. You’ll need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to achieve agreement with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility QA testing on websites, mobile apps, and PDFs.
• Work closely with project teams across the enterprise to build out accessible systems.
• Partner with and guide writers, designers, and developers on accessible implementation.
• Ensure designs are inclusive and meet accessibility requirements.
• Gather data and information and provide analysis.
• Lead or participate in meetings and presentations with the project team, internal business clients and the management team.
• Support the creation of education materials for clients and internal employees.

What it takes

• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent combination of training and experience in a creative or technical field.
• Demonstrates business acumen in Accessibility.
• Experience with assistive technology JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
• Experience with accessibility automated testing tools Axe, WAVE, or ARC.
• Understanding of WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Guidelines.
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver with a desire to learn from and partner with colleagues.
• Collaborative work ethic.
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Able to complete tasks efficiently and comfortable juggling multiple tasks.