Sr Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist

Govserviceshub; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist to enhance their team. This role offers the chance to lead accessibility testing initiatives, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards while utilizing both manual and automated testing tools. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, create and manage test plans, and provide expert training on ADA best practices. If you have a passion for quality assurance and accessibility, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a remote setting while working closely with a dedicated team. Join us in shaping an inclusive digital experience!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance and accessibility testing.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and audit activities for accessibility compliance.
• Document and manage test plans and report defects.

Skills

Accessibility Testing

Quality Assurance Methodologies

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certification in Web Accessibility (CPWA/WAS)

Tools

Jira

GitLab

WAVE

JAWS

axe

ANDI

NVDA

VoiceOver

TalkBack

Job description

Sr Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist

Atlanta, United States | Posted on 02/17/2025

Job Location: Remote (Local to Atlanta, GA)

Note: Candidates must be local to Atlanta, GA.

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), is seeking a Senior Quality Analyst & Accessibility Specialist to join their team. The candidate must have extensive experience in accessibility testing, quality assurance, and compliance with WCAG standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Conduct accessibility testing using automated tools and manual testing (including assistive technologies) to ensure conformance to WCAG and other accessibility standards.
• Create, document, and manage test plans, test cases, and scripts based on software requirements and design documents.
• Perform functional, end-to-end, and regression testing of applications.
• Create and maintain test scripts, standards, guidelines, and playbooks for accessibility testing and best practices.
• Document and report defects, issues, and areas of improvement while managing and prioritizing 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 and foster usability testing for accessibility.
• Provide project-based training for ADA awareness and accessibility best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with automated test tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab.
• Strong working knowledge of ADA tools and accessibility standards such as WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI.
• 5+ years of experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 AA) in Agile environments.
• Ability to provide solutions and best practices for testers and development teams.
• Proficiency in assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other accessibility testing tools.
• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification (Must provide certification).
• Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.

Skill Matrix:

Skill

Years of Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related fields
Required
-

Quality Analyst experience with knowledge of QA methodologies
Required
7+ years

Automated test tools and test management tools (Jira, GitLab)
Required
-

ADA tools and accessibility testing standards (WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI)
Required
-

User Acceptance Testing (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 AA) in Agile projects
Required
5+ years

Solutions development for testers and dev teams
Required
-

QA team leadership
Required
-

Experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Required
-

CPWA or WAS certification (must provide)
Required
-