Back to SearchWe are currently seeking a remote Senior Accessibility Specialist to expand our international team at EPAM. This role involves critically reviewing a client's direct consumer site, which encompasses over 300 unique pages, offering remediation recommendations, verifying solutions, and producing a VPAT. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in setting and maintaining accessibility standards across extensive digital platforms. Your efforts will be essential in maintaining an inclusive digital environment that meets international accessibility standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the testing team through detailed audits and analyses to develop comprehensive accessibility specifications
- Evaluate the required efforts for Accessibility Testing, Audits, and Analytics across various projects
- Identify and confirm issues reported by the team, providing effective solutions for resolution
- Collaborate closely with the Development Team to ensure ADA compliance in all specifications and design prototypes
- Provide timely feedback and recommendations to ensure ongoing and situational compliance
- Efficiently communicate accessibility-related issues to both clients and internal stakeholders
- Manage and prioritize review findings to facilitate efficient resolution of issues
- Maintain strict adherence to Section 508 standards
- Document and verify that design and functional requirements meet WCAG standards
- Mentor and assist in the professional development of junior accessibility specialists
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Accessibility Testing and Consulting
- Comprehensive knowledge of HTML/CSS, with a focus on accessibility and WAI-ARIA
- Proficient understanding of WCAG (2.0, 2.1+) best practices and techniques, with the ability to provide impactful recommendations
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and the integration of accessibility features within product development
- Proven ability in conducting functional tests of web applications on desktop (Windows/macOS) and mobile platforms (Android/iOS)
- Adept at using developer tools such as Chrome Dev Tools
- Experienced with assistive technologies such as screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack, VoiceOver)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Fluent in English, with a proficiency level of at least B2+
Nice to have
- Certifications such as 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
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn