Accessibility Auditor/Tester

1 Month ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

Onward Search seeks a Freelance Accessibility Auditor/Tester to test and remediate websites for usability by people with disabilities. Responsibilities include partnering with engineering QA to build accessibility (A11y) into testing (manual and automated), using assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack), supporting 3rd-party audits, creating A11y user stories and defects, prioritizing A11y issues, analyzing validation test results, and advising on WCAG 2.0 AA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and WAI-ARIA. The ideal candidate has solid experience with assistive technologies, understands web accessibility standards, and is familiar with responsive web design and mobile app accessibility. This is a contract position located in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Must have:
  • Experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and WAI-ARIA
  • A11y testing and remediation experience
  • Responsive web design and mobile app familiarity
Good to have:
  • SAFe environment experience
  • Knowledge of mobile accessibility best practices (Android/iOS)
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning/Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

Our clients are now looking for Freelance, Contract, Direct Hire Accessibility Auditor/Tester.

An Accessibility Auditor/Tester is responsible for testing and/or remediating a website to make sure it’s usable to people with disabilities.

  • Only Applicants Within The USA Need Apply.
  • No Sponsorship Can Be Provided
  • No 1099, W-2 Only
  • Compensation Based On Experience

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Engineering QA in building A11y into manual and automated testing by helping understand how users experience products using Assistive Technology to test for and how to test to ensure feature functionality meets A11y AC (Acceptance Criteria).
  • Partner with Engineering QA during testing, ensuring A11y AC is being met by ensuring feature functionality has A11y AC written / available.
  • Support 3rd-Party Audits by reviewing 3rd-Party findings, test results, re-test, verify reported findings if reported issue is questionable.
  • Create A11y user stories, defects for A11y findings, help prioritize A11y issues with product and provide A11y context, guidance on how to remediate A11y findings.
  • Analyze validation test results looking for Rraining opportunities, engineering methods needing correction, components needing a11y refinements.

Qualifications:

  • Bring a depth of development and technical knowledge that complements and strengthens a culture beginning to apply a11y practices in design, engineering and QA.
  • Solid experience testing with all common screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, MAC/IOS VoiceOver, TalkBack), keyboard only, and other assistive technology.
  • Ability to interpret and advise on standards, principles and techniques for meeting accessibility success criteria (including WCAG 2.0 AA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and WAI-ARIA).
  • Familiarity with Responsive Web Design and mobile apps, fluency in the software development lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of supporting products in a SAFe environment specifically how current/future work is scheduled to come through planning, design, engineering and 3rd-party validation efforts.
  • Knowledge of mobile accessibility best practices on Android and iOS.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • eLearning
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf..

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.
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