Lead Accessibility Tester Remote
Lead Accessibility Tester Description
We are searching for an experienced Lead Accessibility Tester professional to join our team. As a Lead Accessibility Tester, you will play a critical role in leading and conducting accessibility evaluations and ensuring adherence to accessibility standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating a more inclusive digital environment. You will work on evaluating and enhancing the accessibility of digital products, collaborating closely with the UX design team and utilizing tools such as Figma and Azure DevOps.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct accessibility evaluations to identify and address accessibility barriers in digital products
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines, including WCAG, throughout the development process
- Collaborate with the UX design team to integrate accessibility considerations into the design and development process
- Utilize tools such as Figma and Azure DevOps to manage and track accessibility evaluation tasks
- Create and maintain accessibility documentation and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
- Provide guidance and training to cross-functional teams on accessibility best practices and standards
- Analyze and interpret accessibility requirements, translating them into actionable tasks for implementation
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to advocate for accessibility and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Stay updated with accessibility best practices and industry trends, incorporating relevant updates into the evaluation process
- Foster a culture of accessibility awareness and inclusivity within the organization
Requirements
- Proven experience in conducting accessibility evaluations and implementing accessibility standards
- Comprehensive knowledge of accessibility fundamentals and experience in utilizing tools such as JAWS and NVDA
- Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and their practical application in digital products
- Proficiency in utilizing Azure DevOps for managing accessibility evaluation tasks and tracking progress
- Experience in collaborating with UX design teams to integrate accessibility requirements into the design process
- Solid understanding of UX design principles and their relationship to accessibility
- Experience in creating and maintaining accessibility documentation and reports
- Experience in providing guidance and training to cross-functional teams on accessibility best practices
- Ability to analyze and interpret accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable tasks
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
We offer
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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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