Accessibility Testing Expert

CMT Services, Inc.; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CMT Services, Inc. is seeking an Accessibility Testing Expert to join our QA team at University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, MD. The role focuses on ensuring digital content and applications meet accessibility standards and legal requirements.

You will conduct WCAG testing with automated tools and manual methods, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop detailed test plans and audits while staying current with accessibility regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong mastery of WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance.
• Experience with automated accessibility testing tools and manual testing.
• Ability to document issues clearly and communicate remediation steps.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and ARIA roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of websites, apps, and content against WCAG standards.
• Use automated tools, screen readers, and manual methods to identify barriers.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product teams to guide remediation.
• Develop and execute detailed accessibility test plans, cases, and audits.
• Validate remediation across iterative development cycles.
• Stay updated on evolving accessibility regulations and technologies.
• Participate in design reviews to embed accessibility early in the lifecycle.
• Support organizational accessibility training and awareness programs.

Skills

Digital accessibility testing

Documentation & communication

Collaboration with developers/design/P

Front-end accessibility concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Axe

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Accessibility Checker

Job description

ABOUT US:

CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to support the missions and strategic business goals of our clients.

PositionTitle:

Accessibility Testing Expert

Location:

University of Maryland Global Campus

3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783

Period of Performance:

1 year

40 hours per week (no overtime).

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Accessibility Testing Expert in digital accessibility testing to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in accessibility standards, testing tools, and assistive technologies to ensure our digital content and applications are inclusive and compliant with legal and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of websites, applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 standards.
• Utilize a range of automated tools, screen readers, and manual testing methods to identify and document accessibility barriers.
• Collaborate effectively with developers, designers, and product teams to guide remediation efforts and ensure accessibility best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed accessibility test plans, cases, and audit reports.
• Validate the remediation of accessibility issues across iterative development cycles.
• Stay current with evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and technologies.
• Participate proactively in design and development reviews to embed accessibility early in the product lifecycle.
• Support organizational accessibility training and awareness programs.

Required Skills

• Strong mastery of digital accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance.
• Extensive experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Accessibility Checker.
• Understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, ARIA roles, and JavaScript as related to accessibility.
• Expertise in both automated scans and manual testing techniques, including screen reader and keyboard navigation assessments.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience performing accessibility testing and audits in web and mobile environments.

Join Our Team:

At CMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

By submitting your resume for this job posting, you authorize CMT Services, Inc. to forward your resume to all applicable internal and external managers, agencies, and recruitment personnel for review and consideration to hire.