305 King St W
Suite 1100
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9
Canada
Senior Accessibility Consultant Remote
Senior Accessibility Consultant Description
We are seeking a Senior Accessibility Consultant to join our remote team. This role requires ensuring that our company's products and services are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. You should have a comprehensive understanding of accessibility standards and best practices, along with experience in accessibility testing methodologies and processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure our company's products and services are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, adhering to established accessibility standards and best practices
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including designers, developers, and project managers, to integrate accessibility considerations throughout the software development lifecycle
- Compile A11y Compliance Reports/VPATs and develop accessibility specifications for our products and services
- Lead accessibility workshops and training sessions to raise awareness and encourage best practices within the team
- Participate in brainstorming and other idea-generating sessions to identify innovative ways to enhance accessibility
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in accessibility testing and consulting
- Comprehensive understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliance
- Experience in compiling A11y Compliance Reports/VPATs and creating accessibility specifications
- Proficiency in A11y testing methodologies and processes
- Experience with A11y evaluation tools, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
- Familiarity with screen readers and other assistive technologies
- Excellent consulting and communication skills
- Proficient in English, with at least an Upper-Intermediate level
Nice to have
- Familiarity with accessibility in HTML and CSS
We offer
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
- Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
- Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!