ADA Web Accessibility Specialist

STI; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Atlanta seeks an ADA Web Accessibility Specialist to lead accessibility testing across web and mobile apps, applying manual and automated tools to evaluate WCAG compliance and regulatory requirements.

You will create test plans, scripts, and playbooks, document defects, collaborate with analysts and clients, and train teams on ADA best practices. This is an 8-12 month contract with renewal potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, MIS, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a QA/Quality Analyst.
• Hands-on with automated test tools and Jira/GitLab.
• Experience with ADA tools and standards (WCAG, JAWS, axe, ANDI).
• 5+ years in UAT within Agile projects.
• CPWA or WAS certification.
• Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility tools.
• Test accessibility against WCAG and regulatory requirements.
• Create and manage test plans, test cases, scripts.
• Perform functional, end-to-end, and regression testing.
• Document defects and prioritize ADA-related issues.
• Collaborate with analysts and clients to clarify requirements.
• Act as SME for testing web and mobile accessibility.
• Provide training and ADA awareness in projects.
• Foster usability testing and accessibility research.

Skills

QA leadership

Accessibility testing

UAT methodologies

Collaboration

Test management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jira

GitLab

JAWS

NVDA

WAVE

axe

ANDI

Job description

ADA Web Accessibility Specialist

Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract: 8-12+ Months

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Web Accessibility Specialist, you will 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 the level of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Create, document, and manage test plans, testcases, 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 as well as 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 withdemonstrated 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