ADA Accessibility Tester Atlanta GA

AHU Technologies Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an Accessibility Tester to ensure compliance with web accessibility standards. The ideal candidate will test forms for accessibility issues, document findings, and provide remediation recommendations. Strong communication skills and experience with accessibility testing tools are essential. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in testing and providing guidance for accessibility compliance.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines.
• Ability to document technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review and test web forms for compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2.
• Identify issues related to keyboard navigation and focus order.
• Document and report accessibility defects clearly.

Skills

Understanding of web accessibility principles

Experience with screen readers

Attention to detail

Proficiency with accessibility testing tools

Strong communication skills

Education

Minimum 2 years of experience in accessibility testing

Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification

Tools

Axe

WAVE

Lighthouse

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Short Description

Testing forms for accessibility, identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations. Strong understanding of web accessibility principles and experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues.

Complete Description

The role involves testing forms for accessibility, identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of web accessibility principles and experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues, particularly those affecting interactive form elements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and test web forms across various browsers and devices for compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA).
• Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver and Adobe Acrobat) to test form accessibility.
• Identify issues related to keyboard navigation, focus order, label associations, ARIA usage, poor color contrast, and error handling in forms.
• Document and report accessibility defects clearly, referencing specific WCAG success criteria, including the severity of the issue and potential solutions.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations for remediating accessibility issues.
• Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards, and evolving best practices throughout the project.
• Document issues: Create detailed bug reports that clearly explain accessibility defects, their impact on users, and their reference to specific WCAG success criteria.
• Evaluate code: Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes as they relate to accessible forms.
• Validate fixes: Retest defects after remediation to verify that accessibility issues have been properly resolved.
• Test to ensure business logic works as expected to verify nothing changed during the remediation process.
• Work with the Client team to address accessibility concerns and ensure accessibility is integrated into the form design process.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience testing and or providing guidance on forms and documents to ensure compliance with ADA, 508 Regulations, and WCAG guidelines.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, including relevant success criteria for form elements (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1–3.3.4, 4.1.2).
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer).
• Hands-on experience with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) WAS.
• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (e.g., ADA, 508 regulations, EN 301 549).
• Experience working in government compliance.

This role is essential in ensuring equal access to digital and physical forms, improving usability for individuals with disabilities. If you are passionate about accessibility and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

Client will conduct a background check on all candidates considered for the position. Individuals must be compliant with Georgia tax obligations.

Individuals having any overdue and unpaid taxes, or any felony convictions (no matter how long ago) will not be offered the position or hired.

All employees will be fingerprinted.

Additional Flexible work from home options available.