Sr Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sr Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist to enhance their web and mobile applications. This role involves leading testing and audit activities, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, and collaborating with teams to foster best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance and a passion for improving user experiences. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making technology accessible for all, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with strong QA methodologies.
• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS).

Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities as a Web Accessibility Specialist using manual and automated tools.
• Conduct accessibility testing to evaluate conformance to WCAG standards.

Skills

Web Accessibility Testing

QA Methodologies

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

GitLab

WAVE

JAWS

axe

ANDI

Job description

Sr Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist

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Job Details

Position: Sr Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist

Job ID: 25-06580

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 months of Contract

Overview

The Client Human Services, Office of Information Technology, is seeking a qualified candidate for the Sr. Quality Analyst/Accessibility Tester position to join their team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and audit activities as a Web Accessibility Specialist using manual and automated tools and assistive technologies.
• Conduct accessibility testing to evaluate conformance to WCAG and other standards, using both automated tools and manual testing methods, including testing with assistive technologies.
• Create, document, and manage test plans, cases, and scripts based on software requirements and design documents.
• Perform functional, end-to-end, and regression testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain test scripts, standards, and guidelines for accessibility testing and best practices.
• Document defects, issues, and areas for improvement, and prioritize critical ADA defects.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and clients to understand requirements and provide feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert in testing web and mobile applications for accessibility.
• Participate in system design, usability testing, and research for accessibility; provide team training and foster innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with knowledge of QA methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab.
• Knowledge of ADA tools and standards (e.g., WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI).
• 5+ years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) within agile projects, ensuring conformance to WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA standards.
• Ability to lead QA teams and provide solutions based on best practices.
• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS).
• Basic knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting