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Senior Accessibility Specialist

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Colombia

Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of experience in Accessibility Testing and Consultancy, In-depth knowledge of HTML/CSS and accessibility, Proficient in applying WCAG 2.0/2.1 best practices, Familiar with CI/CD processes for accessibility features, Experience with assistive technologies like screen readers.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct Accessibility Assessments on design prototypes
Lead testing team during audits and evaluations
Collaborate with Development Team for ADA compliance
Offer professional advice and handle client queries
Mentor junior Accessibility Specialists

EPAM Systems Information Technology & Services XLarge https://www.epam.com/

10001 Employees

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Job description

We are currently seeking a remote Senior Accessibility Specialist to join our global team at EPAM. In this critical role, you will focus on the redesign of a comprehensive suite of products, complete with an array of widgets and tools. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that new design prototypes created by the UX/UI team adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA standards, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that all design and functional elements maintain the highest levels of accessibility. Your expertise will be essential in creating inclusive digital spaces and broadening access to vital services for a varied audience.

Responsibilities

Conduct Accessibility Assessments on design prototypes and wireframes generated by the UI/UX team
Lead and manage the testing team during audits and evaluations to set accessibility benchmarks
Estimate the resources needed for Accessibility Testing, Auditing, and Analytics across various projects
Identify and rectify issues highlighted by the testing team with actionable solutions
Collaborate with the Development Team to ensure ADA compliance in all design specifications and prototypes
Provide timely review feedback and recommendations to maintain continuous compliance
Offer professional advice to clients on Accessibility implementation, remediation, and related issues
Handle client queries by analyzing needs, crafting solutions, estimating efforts, and presenting proposals
Organize and prioritize review findings to streamline effective issue resolution
Ensure adherence to Section 508 standards
Document and verify that design and functional requirements are WCAG compliant
Mentor and support the career growth of junior Accessibility Specialists

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Accessibility Testing and Consultancy
In-depth knowledge of HTML/CSS, particularly in terms of accessibility and WAI-ARIA
Proficient in applying WCAG (2.0, 2.1+) best practices and techniques, with the ability to provide impactful recommendations
Familiar with CI/CD processes and integrating accessibility features within product development
Experienced in conducting functional testing of web applications on desktop (Windows/macOS) and mobile platforms (Android/iOS)
Adept with developer tools such as Chrome Dev Tools
Knowledgeable in assistive technologies like screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack, VoiceOver)
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Fluent in English, with a minimum B2+ level proficiency

Nice to have

Certifications in WAS, CPACC, or Section 508, or completion of recognized accessibility courses
Proficiency in JavaScript
Experience in managing scrum environments in large-scale projects with multiple distributed teams

We offer

Prepaid Medicine with Colsanitas for you and your legal dependents
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International projects with top brands
Free licensed software
Flexible engagement models
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
Access to soft skills training in general communication, presenting and public speaking, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), cultural Intelligence, self-productivity, well-being and more.
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Library, including 22,000+ courses
Support from a personal Skill Advisor
Over 20 language courses
Access to internal learning platforms, EPAM University and a wide range of professional communities and competency centers
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses