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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Accessibility Tester to join our team and ensure that our digital products are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and ADA compliance. You will be responsible for testing websites, applications, and other digital content to identify barriers that may prevent users with disabilities from accessing information or functionality. Your role will involve manual testing, using assistive technologies, and collaborating with developers and designers to recommend improvements. This position requires excellent communication skills, a passion for inclusivity, and the ability to stay current with evolving accessibility guidelines and technologies. By ensuring our products meet accessibility standards, you will help create an inclusive user experience that benefits all users.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing on websites and applications.
- Identify and document accessibility issues and barriers.
- Use assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard navigation for testing.
- Collaborate with developers and designers to implement accessibility improvements.
- Stay updated with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
- Develop and maintain accessibility testing documentation and reports.
- Advise on accessibility compliance and legal requirements.
- Perform regression testing to ensure fixes are effective.
- Train team members on accessibility awareness and testing techniques.
- Participate in user testing with people with disabilities.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience in accessibility testing or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and ADA standards.
- Familiarity with assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver.
- Experience with automated accessibility testing tools.
- Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What accessibility standards are you most familiar with?
- Can you describe your experience with assistive technologies?
- How do you prioritize accessibility issues during testing?
- Have you ever trained others on accessibility?
- What tools do you use for automated accessibility testing?
- How do you stay updated on accessibility guidelines?
- Describe a challenging accessibility issue you resolved.
- How do you handle situations where accessibility conflicts with design?
- What is your approach to regression testing for accessibility?
- Can you provide examples of accessibility improvements you recommended?
