Senior Accessibility Specialist Remote

Responsibilities

• Implement WCAG AA standards and equivalent government standards in client development and design workflows
• Work with Designers and Developers to modify visual designs and code to meet accessibility standards
• Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure secondary compliance and usability
• Perform design and code-level accessibility audits employing screen reader technologies and deliver constructive feedback
• Advise on remediation strategies and screen reader testing for teams unfamiliar with accessibility
• Track and report on accessibility performance metrics
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and assist with design and technical issues
• Maintain adherence to the organization’s core values

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accessibility advocacy
• At least 2 years of experience in program and project management
• High emotional intelligence and deep empathy for users
• Strong commitment to disability advocacy
• Proficiency in assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, Voiceover, Talkback, and Dragon
• Understanding of accessibility testing tools like axe, PAC3, and CCA
• Leadership skills and experience in mentoring teams
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to engage in public speaking, manage conflicts, and prioritize multiple projects
• Educational background includes Bachelor's degree, IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS, etc.), DHS v5 Trusted Tester certification, and PMP certification

Nice to have

• Background in design and research tools including Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Mural, Axure, UserTesting
• Capability to analyze code for accessibility issues
• Competency in Microsoft Office, Jira, and Confluence

We offer

• Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
• Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7.000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
• Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP$15.000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
• National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
• Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
• 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
• 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
• Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home