Accessibility Testing Expert - WCAG/ADA

<p><p><b>About the Role:</b><br/><br/>We are looking for an experienced Accessibility Testing Expert to ensure that our applications comply with WCAG and ADA accessibility standards.

The candidate will play a critical role in manual and automated accessibility testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver inclusive digital solutions.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br/><br/>- Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing across web and mobile applications.<br/><br/>- Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 / ADA / Section 508 guidelines.<br/><br/>- Use assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, etc.) for validation.<br/><br/>- Identify, document, and track accessibility issues; guide remediation efforts with developers.<br/><br/>- Provide training and best practices to QA and development teams.<br/><br/>- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for accessibility in QA processes.<br/><br/><b>Technical Skills & Requirements:</b><br/><br/>- Minimum 5 years of accessibility testing experience across digital platforms.<br/><br/>- Strong knowledge of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, ARIA guidelines.<br/><br/>- Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, Wave, Lighthouse, JAWS, NVDA.<br/><br/>- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to drive accessibility initiatives</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)