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Lead Accessibility Consultant

AT EPAM Systems
EPAM Systems

Lead Accessibility Consultant

Tacuarembó, Uruguay

We are seeking a Lead Accessibility Consultant to join our team.
The position is crucial for driving growth and enhancing user experience by improving the accessibility of our software applications. By promoting accessible design practices and collaborating with diverse teams, the Accessibility Consultant will play a key role in integrating user feedback into development workflows to ensure our products meet the highest accessibility standards.

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Responsibilities

  • Conduct accessibility assessments of UI/UX design mockups and wireframes
  • Develop and maintain accessibility documentation
  • Advise teams to enhance accessibility practices and support process improvements
  • Suggest resolutions for accessibility challenges
  • Review development specifications and design mockups for ADA compliance
  • Manage the accessibility evaluation team and complete accessibility reviews when feasible
  • Deliver essential accessibility insights to clients and internal stakeholders
Requirements

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  • 5+ years of expertise in accessibility consulting, testing, specification, and requirement development
  • Proficiency in HTML/CSS, alongside extensive knowledge of accessibility principles
  • Knowledge of WCAG (2.0, 2.1+) and Section 508 standards
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and accessibility integration
  • Background in creating accessibility specifications, policies, guidelines, and supporting documentation
  • Showcase of test cases, checklists, test scenarios, audit reports, and VPAT/customer reports
  • Competency in assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack, VoiceOver), bug trackers (JIRA), test tracking platforms, developer tools (Chrome Dev Tools), and validation tools (Axe, Wave, validator.w3.org)
  • Expertise in performing accessibility audits and tests for desktop and mobile applications, while providing remediation strategies
  • Capability to collaborate with development teams to implement accessible features and propose alternatives
  • Background in Agile methodologies, especially for large-scale projects involving global teams
  • Skills in coordinating and managing testers during audits or product evaluations
  • Understanding of the effort required for accessibility testing, auditing, and analysis
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities
  • Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher)
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of JavaScript
  • Understanding of DQ DevTools
  • Capability to oversee and guide geographically dispersed testing teams
We offer
  • Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
  • Paid Holidays - We offer paid time off during all national holidays (working and non-working) for a total of 15 days. On top of that, you will also have vacation days to enjoy quality time with your family or just rest
  • Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
  • Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
  • Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
  • Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
  • Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home

Client-provided location(s): Uruguay
Job ID: EPAM-epamgdo_blta65ffcbc5f40a6da_en-us_Other_Uruguay
Employment Type: Other