Lead Accessibility Consultant

We are looking for a Lead Accessibility Consultant to become a part of our team.
This role is pivotal in driving growth and enhancing user engagement by improving the accessibility of our software applications. Through advocating for accessible design practices and teaming up with diverse groups, the Accessibility Consultant will be integral in incorporating user feedback into our development workflows, making sure our products adhere strictly to top accessibility standards.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility evaluations of UI/UX team's design mockups and wireframes
• Create and update accessibility documentation
• Proactively advise the team on accessibility adsorption and assist in transforming processes
• Recommend solutions to address accessibility issues
• Analyze and consult on development specifications and design mockups for ADA conformance
• Oversee the accessibility evaluation team and perform accessibility reviews when feasible
• Relay key points concerning accessibility to both clients and internal stakeholders

• 5+ years of involvement in accessibility consulting, testing, specification, and requirements formulation
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS, with an extensive understanding of accessibility elements
• Deep knowledge of WCAG (2.0, 2.1+) and Section 508 obligations
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and accessibility incorporation
• Background in formulating accessibility specifications, policies, guidelines, and support documents
• Experience in developing test cases, checklists, test scenarios, audit reports, and VPAT or customer reports
• Working knowledge of assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack, VoiceOver), bug tracking (JIRA), test tracking systems, developer tools (Chrome Dev Tools), and tools and code validators (Axe, Wave, validator.w3.org)
• Expertise in conducting accessibility audits and tests for desktop and mobile applications, offering remediation guidelines
• Capability to liaise with development teams to engineer accessible features and suggest alternative options
• Experience in Agile methodologies on extensive projects with geographically dispersed teams is valued
• Skills in managing, coordinating, and overseeing testers during audits or product evaluations
• Competency in appraising efforts necessary for accessibility testing, auditing, and analysis
• Strong analytical, communicative, and presentation capabilities
• Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher)

• Understanding of JavaScript
• Familiarity with DQ DevTools
• Capability to lead and supervise dispersed testing teams

• 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