Digital Accessibility Expert (US remote freelancer)

Applause; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Digital Accessibility Expert to ensure websites and applications are accessible to all users. This role involves collaborating with developers and QA engineers, providing code-level remediation, and leading accessibility audits. You will be a vital resource for product teams, conducting training sessions and ensuring compliance with WCAG standards. If you have a passion for accessibility and a strong background in the field, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in an inclusive work environment. Join a team dedicated to enhancing user experience for everyone!

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Accessibility specialist with deep technical knowledge.
• Experience with WCAG guidelines and assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a go-to SME on accessibility and provide audit reviews.
• Train teams on accessibility compliance testing and run multiple projects.

Skills

Accessibility Standards Knowledge

WCAG 2.0/2.1 Guidelines

Assistive Technologies

Code-level Remediation

Consulting Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Digital Accessibility Expert (US remote freelancer)

Are you passionate about ensuring websites and applications are readily accessible to end-users utilizing assistive technologies? Are you knowledgeable about the guidelines defined by WCAG 2.0/2.1, Section 508 and other accessibility standards? If you enjoy collaborating with Developers and QA Engineers on accessibility standards and best practices this might be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Act as one of the go-to SMEs on accessibility, WCAG guidelines and code-level remediation solutions for junior accessibility team members; provide regular audit reviews to ensure internal compliance with best practices
• Prepare, run and report on feedback from user reviews and WCAG Audits
• Be an educational resource to product teams, and running office hours
• Identify quality issues proactively and setup training programs specific to teams or individuals to address them
• Train new team members on accessibility compliance testing on desktop and mobile devices
• Potentially run multiple projects with different customers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in a professional Accessibility specialist capacity
• Deep technical knowledge of accessibility; ability to provide code-level remediation and lead discussions with developers
• Experience in and deep understanding of accessibility, including assistive technologies and WCAG checkpoints
• Consulting agency experience and strong customer-facing skills
• Self-starter, self-motivated, rolling up your sleeves with a focus on getting things done
• Effectively multi-task and manage concurrent activities
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment across the organization in a collaborative manner

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Art/Creative, Design, and Marketing

Industries

• Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development