Web Accessibility Analyst

Collabera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera in Austin, TX is seeking an Accessibility Analyst to find and solve accessibility issues within the development process. The role involves working closely with developers in an agile environment, focusing on web accessibility testing for both desktop and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in WCAG 2.0, an understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This position offers an initial duration of 8+ months, with opportunities for extension or conversion.

Qualifications

• Proficient in WCAG 2.0, knowledge of Section 508 a plus.
• Understanding of front-end processes and agile methodology required.
• Experience in web accessibility testing across devices.

Responsibilities

• Find and solve accessibility issues in the development process.
• Work embedded with developers during sprints focusing on accessibility.
• Ensure all accessibility requirements are met in projects.

Skills

Expertise in WCAG 2.0

Front-end knowledge (HTML, CSS, JS)

Web accessibility testing

Job description

Are you passionate about conceptualizing, nurturing, developing and proving new ideas and developing them into new solutions? Would you like to help create the next major innovation in and around the payment landscape pioneering and leveraging the most advanced devices, hardware and software in the world, anything and everything in and around world’s largest payment ecosystem? Smart phones, connected devices, Internet of things, future of payment, smart POS, iBeacons—are you passionate about any of these? Are you looking to join a start‑up or an incubator so that you could convert your ideas into real products? Come join us. We will provide the tools, the environment, the ecosystem and the support you need. You will find an informal, innovation‑friendly environment at 1 Market St in the middle of San Francisco downtown, overlooking sweeping views of the Bay and Bay Bridge.

Job Description

Project:

• We are looking for an accessibility analyst, someone who can find and then solve the problem.
• Job is to embed with the team of developers and work in an agile process. Every other sprint will be an accessibility sprint.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Expert with WCAG 2.0, preferably a must (if we do not find anybody with WCAG 2.0, then we may consider Section 508).
• At a minimum they need to have an understanding of the front‑end (HTML, CSS, JS) process and how agile works.
• There will be other people who will be handling the design, but we need someone who understands so that nothing falls through the crack.
• Web accessibility testing on both desktop and mobile platforms is critical (mobile should be good).

Additional Information

• Location: Austin, TX – 78795
• Duration: 8+ months (possible extension | conversion)
• Interview: Phone screen followed by onsite (this is a must for now)