ADA Tester

Synechron; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave (10 days)

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance (medical, etc)

Retirement savings plans

Udemy for Business

Training opportunities

Coaching with FinLabs/CoE

Global mobility opportunities

Job summary

Synechron seeks an experienced ADA Tester in Piscataway, NJ to evaluate accessibility of our digital platforms for ADA and WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA compliance. The role covers automated scanning, manual reviews, keyboard-only testing, screen reader validation, and mobile accessibility checks.

Responsibilities include designing test plans, decomposing requirements into test cases, and developing automated scripts for data extraction and loading validation.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledgeable on the principles of test management and testing process.
• QA background with strong analytical skills, ability to decompose requirements into testable cases (positive, negative, data scenarios).
• Experience in ADA compliance tools (Axe, WAVW, Lighthouse, Tenon, JAWS, WebAIM color contrast checker).
• Assistive Technology Testing experience (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, magnifiers, voice control, switch devices).
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices using Litmus or Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze business requirements and functional specifications to understand the data flow and transformation logic.
• Develop detailed test plans and test cases for WCAG compliance and accessibility guidelines.
• Decompose test cases into functional test automation scripts.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts to validate data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
• Utilize automated accessibility testing tools to identify issues quickly.
• Validate data integrity across source and target systems and transformation rules.
• Conduct performance testing of ETL processes to meet benchmarks and data volumes.
• Identify defects and collaborate with development teams for resolution.

Skills

5+ years experience

Test management

QA background

Requirements decomposition

CI/CD knowledge

ADA testing experience

Assistive technology testing

Tools

Axe

WAVE

Lighthouse

Tenon

JAWS

WebAIM contrast checker

Litmus

Jenkins

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Role

ADA Tester

Location

Piscataway, NJ

We are seeking for a ADA tester to evaluate the accessibility of the organization’s website/application to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA standards. The project includes automated scanning, manual accessibility review, keyboard‑only testing, screen reader validation, mobile accessibility checks, and code-level WCAG conformance analysis.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $80K - $83K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze business requirements and functional specifications to understand the data flow and transformation logic.
• Develop detailed test plans and test cases for web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) including defining the scope, resources, schedule, and testing strategies.
• Ability to decompose test cases into functional test automation scripts.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts to validate data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
• Utilize automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) to identify potential accessibility issues quickly
• Validate data integrity and consistency across source and target systems, this includes checking data completeness, accuracy, and transformation rules.
• Conduct performance testing of ETL processes to ensure they meet performance benchmarks and can handle expected data volumes.
• Identify defects and issues during testing, document them clearly, and work with development teams for resolution.

Requirements

You are

• Must have 5+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledgeable on the principles of test management and testing process
• QA background with strong analytical skills, ability to decompose requirements into testable cases covering positive, negative, variety of data scenarios
• Experience in tools for ADA compliance i.e. Axe, WAVW, Lighthouse, Tenon, JAWS, WebAIM color contract checker etc is MUST
• Must have Assistive Technology Testing experience i.e. NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, magnifiers, voice control, switch devices
• Knowledge of continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment practices using Litmus or Jenkins.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.