Accessibility Tester-Embedded Client

TPGi; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TPGi is seeking an Accessibility Tester to help ensure accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older users, focusing on web, mobile, and native apps. The role thrives in a fast-paced environment and requires prioritization and multitasking across demanding assignments.

The candidate will perform audits, generate audit reports with recommendations, and support development teams to implement accessible solutions while staying current with evolving standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly
• 2 years of website/desktop accessibility testing against WCAG A/AA and Section 508 OR 2+ years of web development/QA
• JAWS experience preferred
• Knowledge of accessibility evaluation tools and methods
• Understanding user needs of people with disabilities and older users regarding web accessibility
• Motivated, quick learner, able to work independently and in a team
• Strong knowledge of accessibility verification tools, assistive technologies, and standards

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility audits of web pages and desktop applications using testing tools and assistive technology
• Write audit reports describing issues and recommendations for resolution
• Respond to accessibility questions via helpdesk and client calls
• Provide accessibility support to developer teams through consultancy or code contributions
• Keep up to date with developments in accessibility standards

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Full Scope Poly

Accessibility testing

WCAG and Section 508

JAWS experience

Assistive tech tools

Web QA testing

User needs awareness

Job description

The Accessibility Tester you will help ensure accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older users, with an emphasis on accessibility of Web technologies and guidelines, mobile accessibility, and native applications. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task a variety of demanding assignments without a degradation of work quality.

Scope of Work

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Consistently fulfill all assigned billable hours to serve clients and maximize company performance.
• Engage in rapid prototyping in support of research and standards developments to evaluate potential technical solutions
• Collaborate with other team members to find the best solution for the client
• Perform accessibility audits of web pages and desktop applications using accessibility testing tools and assistive technology products
• Write up audit reports, describing accessibility issues and recommendations for resolving them
• Answer accessibility related questions, through helpdesk tickets and client conference calls
• Provide accessibility support to developer teams, either through consultancy or through contributing code
• Keep up to date with latest developments in the field of accessibility and related standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have active current TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Poly
• Must have either:
  • 2 years of experience of conducting comprehensive website and desktop application testing against both Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level A & AA Success Criteria and Section 508, or
  • 2+ years of web development and/or conducting Quality Assurance for web
• JAWS experience preferred
• Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods
• Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of the web
• Must be motivated and a quick learner, able to work both independently and as team player
• Effective working knowledge of accessibility verification tools, assistive technologies, and accessibility standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience: 2 years of accessibility experience or web development/QA experience

• JAWS experience preferred
• Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods
• Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of the web
• Must be motivated and a quick learner, able to work both independently and as team player
• Effective working knowledge of accessibility verification tools, assistive technologies, and accessibility standards

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

WCAG

Advanced

Accessibility

Intermediate

Preferred

JAWS

Some Knowledge

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