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Senior Accessibility Consultant Remote

Senior Accessibility Consultant Description

We are in search of a Senior Accessibility Consultant to join our team.

This individual will play a crucial role in improving user engagement and driving growth by optimizing the accessibility of our software applications. By consulting on accessible design practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Accessibility Consultant will ensure user feedback is seamlessly integrated into our development processes, meeting the highest accessibility standards.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.


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Responsibilities

  • Conduct accessibility assessment of design mockups and wireframes created by the UI/UX team
  • Create and review accessibility documentation
  • Offer proactive guidance for accessibility integration and support process transformations
  • Provide recommendations to resolve accessibility issues
  • Audit development specifications and design mockups for ADA compliance
  • Oversee the accessibility testing team and carry out accessibility reviews when feasible
  • Convey accessibility-related insights to clients and internal stakeholders

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in accessibility consulting, testing, specification, and requirements development
  • Proficiency in HTML/CSS, along with strong understanding of accessibility-related principles
  • Knowledge of WCAG (2.0, 2.1+) and Section 508 requirements
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and accessibility integration
  • Background in developing accessibility specifications, policies, guidelines, and support documentation
  • Showcase of creating test cases, checklists, test scenarios, audit reports, and VPAT or customer reports
  • Expertise in conducting accessibility testing and audits for desktop and mobile applications, offering remediation recommendations
  • Working knowledge of assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack, VoiceOver), bug tracking systems (JIRA), test tracking tools, developer resources (Chrome Dev Tools), and automated tools/code validators (Axe, Wave, validator.w3.org)
  • Capability to collaborate with development teams in creating accessible functionality and alternative solutions
  • Background in tackling large projects within scrum environments involving distributed teams
  • Skills in coordinating, supervising, and leading testers during audits or product analysis
  • Competency in estimating efforts required for accessibility testing, auditing, and analytics
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

  • Understanding of JavaScript
  • Qualifications in using DQ DevTools
  • Flexibility to lead and supervise distributed testing teams

We offer

  • Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept)
  • Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group)
  • Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days)
  • Discounts card
  • English Training (English lessons, twice per week)
  • Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company)
  • Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers)
  • Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company)
  • External Agreements and Discounts
  • Vacations: 14 calendar days a year

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