Entry-Level Accessibility Tester for WCAG & ADA Compliance

NYSTEC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,406 - 82,959; Full time

Job summary

NYSTEC is seeking a junior accessibility analyst/tester to support the NYS ITS accessibility team on a two-year project. The role emphasizes manual testing, documenting accessibility issues with clear descriptions and visuals, and assisting remediation to meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA standards under ADA and NYS law.

You will work with state agencies, developers, and QA teams to create test plans, verify conformance, and produce actionable reports.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in accessibility testing or related QA roles.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA Title II, and Section 508.
• Hands-on experience with assistive technologies like screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS) and keyboard-only navigation.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent skills in documenting and communicating findings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including developers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Manual accessibility testing: perform hands-on accessibility testing of state websites and applications using assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation).
• Issue identification and documentation: record accessibility issues with clear descriptions, screenshots, and recommendations for remediation.
• Assistive technology validation: test user interfaces with tools like NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack to identify barriers for users with disabilities.
• Collaboration on test plans: support the accessibility QA lead in developing and refining test plans and processes.
• Compliance auditing: verify conformance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA success criteria and document results.
• Supporting team efforts: assist in creating reports summarizing test results and providing actionable feedback for development teams.

Skills

Accessibility testing

QA collaboration

Assistive technology

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Accessibility Insights

WAVE

Siteimprove

Job description

NYSTEC is seeking a junior accessibility analyst/tester to support the NYS ITS accessibility team on a two-year project. The role emphasizes manual testing, documenting accessibility issues with clear descriptions and visuals, and assisting remediation to meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA standards under ADA and NYS law.

You will work with state agencies, developers, and QA teams to create test plans, verify conformance, and produce actionable reports.