Primary Function

The Accessibility Tester you will help ensure accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older users, with an emphasis on accessibility of Web technologies and guidelines, mobile accessibility, and native applications. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task a variety of demanding assignments without a degradation of work quality.

Scope of Work

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Consistently fulfill all assigned billable hours to serve clients and maximize company performance.
• Engage in rapid prototyping in support of research and standards developments to evaluate potential technical solutions
• Collaborate with other team members to find the best solution for the client
• Perform accessibility audits of web pages and desktop applications using accessibility testing tools and assistive technology products
• Write up audit reports, describing accessibility issues and recommendations for resolving them
• Answer accessibility related questions, through helpdesk tickets and client conference calls
• Provide accessibility support to developer teams, either through consultancy or through contributing code
• Keep up to date with latest developments in the field of accessibility and related standards
• Be proficient with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Experience with WAI ARIA is a plus)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have active current TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Poly
• Must have either:
  
  • 2 years of experience of conducting comprehensive website and desktop application testing against both Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level A & AA Success Criteria and Section 508, or
  • 2+ years of web development and/or conducting Quality Assurance for web
• JAWS experience preferred
• Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods
• Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of the web
• Must be motivated and a quick learner, able to work both independently and as team player
• Effective working knowledge of accessibility verification tools, assistive technologies, and accessibility standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent degree.

Experience: 2 years of accessibility experience or web development/QA experience

Technical Skills: Strong background in web development with experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, (optional WAI-ARIA), and the application of WCAG 2.0 AA requirements; the use of assistive technologies across multiple platforms, including screen readers (JAWS), magnification, and read-aloud tools

• JAWS experience preferred
• Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods
• Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of the web
• Must be motivated and a quick learner, able to work both independently and as team player
• Effective working knowledge of accessibility verification tools, assistive technologies, and accessibility standards

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.