Senior Accessibility QA Test engineer

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Company: VDart

Location: San Antonio, TX 78228

Description:

Position : Senior Accessibility QA Test engineer

Location : San Antonio, TX (Onsite)

Key responsibilities :

Conducting accessibility testing : Perform manual and automated tests on websites and applications using assistive technologies like screen readers, keyboard navigation and color contrast checkers to identify accessibility issues.
Evaluating against accessibility standards. Analyze test results against established accessibility guidelines (WCAG) to determine compliance levels and prioritize critical issues
Identify accessibility issues : Detect problems like missing alt text, inadequate color contrast, improper ARIA attributes, Keyboard navigation issues, and semantic HTML errors.
Reporting and documentation : Create detailed reports outlining accessibility findings, including screenshots, specific issues, and actionable recommendations for remediation.
Collaborating with dev teams : Work closely with designers and developers and project managers to communicate accessibility concerns, provide technical guidance on implementation, and ensure fixes are implemented effectively.
Staying updated on accessibility trends : Keep abreast of evolving accessibility standards, best practices and new assistive technologies to maintain expertise in the field.

Required skills and qualifications :

Technical knowledge : Understanding of HTML, CSS, Javascript and DOM structure to analyze code and identify accessibility issues.
Accessibility Guidelines : Familiar with WCAG standards and how to apply them to digital products.
Assistive technology proficiency : Experience using screen readers, keyboard navigatos, magnifications tools, and other assistive technologies to test accessibility.
Testing methodologies : Knowledge of accessibility testing techniques, including manual and automated testing tools and user testing with individuals with disabilities.
Communication Skills : Ability to clearly communication Complex accessibility issues to technical and nontechnical stake holders , including developers and product owners.
Attention to detail : High level of accuracy and ability to identify even subtle accessibility concerns.

Preferred :