Accessibility Testing Expert at Vantage Point Consulting, Inc.

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

85.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accessibility Standards, WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2, Section 508, ADA Compliance, Accessibility Testing Tools, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Screen Reader, Keyboard Navigation

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

We are seeking an experienced Accessibility Testing Expert in digital accessibility testing to support the quality assurance team for a Higher Education Client. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in accessibility standards, testing tools, and assistive technologies to ensure our digital content and applications are inclusive and compliant with legal and industry requirements. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of websites, applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 standards. Utilize a range of automated tools, screen readers, and manual testing methods to identify and document accessibility barriers. Collaborate effectively with developers, designers, and product teams to guide remediation efforts and ensure accessibility best practices. Develop, maintain, and execute detailed accessibility test plans, cases, and audit reports. Validate the remediation of accessibility issues across iterative development cycles. Stay current with evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and technologies. Participate proactively in design and development reviews to embed accessibility early in the product lifecycle. Support organizational accessibility training and awareness programs. Required Skills Strong mastery of digital accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance. Extensive experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Accessibility Checker. Understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, ARIA roles, and JavaScript as related to accessibility. Expertise in both automated scans and manual testing techniques, including screen reader and keyboard navigation assessments. Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. At least 5 years of professional experience performing accessibility testing and audits in web and mobile environments. Additional Information Work is primarily remote within the United States, with occasional travel for on-site meetings or facilitation sessions in the Washington, D.C. area. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and able to pass standard background checks. Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Washington, D.C. area) Employment Type: 1099 Contract postion with potentional for W2 conversion Compensation: $65-$85/hr, commensurate with experience Security Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of digital content and applications to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Collaborate with development teams to guide remediation efforts and maintain accessibility best practices.