Senior Accessibility Consultant Remote

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

• 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
• Paid Holidays - We offer paid time off during all national holidays (working and non-working) for a total of 15 days. On top of that, you will also have vacation days to enjoy quality time with your family or just rest
• 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!
• 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