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

• 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!