Accessibility Tester

Test digital products for accessibility compliance within Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing of web, mobile, and software applications to ensure compliance with WCAG, Section 508, ADA, and AODA.
• Write and maintain accessibility testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, bug reports, and front-end test scripts.
• Describe accessibility issues and provide specific recommendations for resolution in developer bug reports.
• Retest products after fixes are implemented to validate that issues are properly addressed.
• Educate team members on accessibility best practices and advocate for inclusion throughout the product development lifecycle.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of combined related work experience and completed higher education.
• Strong knowledge of digital accessibility regulations including WCAG, Section 508, ADA, and AODA.
• Hands-on experience with assistive technologies such as VoiceOver, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText, TalkBack, and Speak to Me.
• Proficiency with accessibility evaluation tools like axe DevTools.
• Experience writing manual front-end test scripts for assigned workflows.
• Ability to analyze, resolve, and report on testing status, gaps, and issues to leadership.
• Some level of accessibility certification.
• Eligibility to work without sponsorship.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA.
• Experience conducting usability tests with participants who have accessibility challenges.