ADA Web Accessibility Specialist

STI; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Atlanta is seeking an ADA Web Accessibility Specialist. The role involves leading accessibility testing, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years in quality assurance, proficiency in automated testing tools, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This is a contract position with potential for renewal after the fiscal year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance methodology.
• Hands-on experience with automated test tools and test management tools.
• 5+ years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility testing tools.
• Conduct accessibility testing to evaluate conformance to WCAG and other applicable standards.
• Document and report defects and manage critical ADA defects.

Skills

Quality assurance methodology

Automated accessibility testing tools

Assistive technologies

Communication

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, MIS, Engineering

Tools

Jira

GitLab

WAVE

JAWS

axe

Job description

Overview

ADA Web Accessibility Specialist — Atlanta, GA — 8-12+ Months

Responsibilities

• Lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Conduct accessibility testing using a combination of automated tools and manual testing (including testing with assistive technologies) to evaluate conformance to WCAG and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create, document, and manage test plans, test cases, and scripts across multiple projects based on software requirements and design documents.
• Conduct functional, end-to-end, and regression testing of applications to ensure functionality, reliability, and quality.
• Create and maintain test scripts, standards, guidelines, and playbooks for accessibility testing and development best practices.
• Document and report defects, issues, and areas of improvement, and manage and prioritize critical ADA defects.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Clients to understand requirements and provide feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert for testing web and mobile applications for accessibility.
• Participate in system designs, support, and foster usability testing and research for accessibility. Provide ad-hoc, project-based team training for ADA awareness, implement solutions, and foster innovation through accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance methodology and practices.
• Hands-on experience with automated test tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab.
• In-depth, working knowledge of ADA tools and standards for accessibility testing (i.e., WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI, and other automated tools or applications).
• 5+ years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital products adhere to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA) within agile projects.
• Ability to provide solutions for testers and development teams by applying best practices. Ability to provide direction and lead QA testers.
• Ability to effectively utilize assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other manual and automated testing tools across multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems.
• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.
• Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.

Note: While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.