Accessibility Tester

Accessibility Evaluation and Implementation:

• Integrate and maintain accessibility features within the CMS.
• Develop and enforce accessibility guidelines and best practices for content creators and developers.
• Conduct regular accessibility audits on digital content and CMS interfaces using both automated tools and manual testing methods.
• Identify and remediate accessibility issues in compliance with WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and other relevant international standards and regulations.
• Experience in CMS templates and design system development.
• Develop and implement accessibility strategies and roadmaps.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using tools such as JAWS, NVDA, Axe, and others including GitHub Co-pilot.
• Experience in Adobe API accessibility and other technologies.
• Work with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, developers, content strategists, and QA testers to ensure accessibility requirements are met
• Document and report accessibility issues, track remediation efforts and validate fixes.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance CMS accessibility processes and tools
• Create and maintain guidelines, checklists, and best practices for accessible content creation and design.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations for improving accessibility in existing and new documentation.

Training and Support:

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for staff on accessibility best practices and compliance requirements.
• Provide expert advice and support to cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, content writers, and product managers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility trends, tools, and technologies.

Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in web and documentation accessibility.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS, and ARIA landmarks, including hands-on experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Sitecore).
• Experience in Figma and Miro
• Experience with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers).
• Familiarity with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse, linters, crawlers, and a11y APIs).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality standards.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles.
• Experience with project management and accessibility-related metrics.