Web Accessibility Consultant

TekWissen LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in New York seeks a professional to work with design and development teams on web applications ensuring they conform to accessibility standards. This role requires extensive knowledge of WCAG and US Section 508, as well as expertise in testing tools for accessibility. The candidate will help resolve issues and review third-party application accessibility. Join a dynamic team committed to creating inclusive web environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of web accessibility standards, specifically WCAG and US Section 508.
• Expertise in web accessibility design and development techniques.
• Experience in using web accessibility testing tools during the development process.
• Ability to design and develop accessible documentation for web deployment.

Responsibilities

• Work with design and development teams to ensure accessibility standards are met.
• Review accessibility of third-party integrations.
• Assist development teams in resolving accessibility issues.

Skills

Web accessibility standards knowledge

Web accessibility design and development techniques

Experience with accessibility testing tools

Ability to create accessible documentation

Job description

TekWissen provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering, and systems integration.

Job Description

Work with design and development teams to help them design and develop web applications that conform to accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.0, Section 508, etc.). Work with development teams while they are working to meet accessibility requirements and resolve identified accessibility issues. Work with development teams to review the accessibility of third party

Qualifications

Required:

• Extensive knowledge of web accessibility standards, specifically WCAG and US Section 508.
• Expertise in web accessibility design and development techniques.
• Experience in using web accessibility testing tools during the development process – e.g. web accessibility syntax checking using semi-automated testing tools, assistive technology compatibility checking, and expert manual code inspection.
• Ability to design and develop accessible documentation to be deployed in a web environment (e.g. Adobe PDF documents deployed on a website).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.