Web Accessibility Specialist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Web Accessibility Specialist

Company: Motion Recruitment


Description: About UsOur Client is a leading web accessibility consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations create inclusive and accessible digital experiences. We partner with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to ensure their websites and applications meet the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and comply with legal requirements such as the ADA, Section 508, and other accessibility standards. Job SummaryWe are looking for a Web Accessibility Specialist to join our team and help assess, test, and improve the accessibility of digital products. In this role, you will conduct manual and automated accessibility testing, provide remediation recommendations, and collaborate with developers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure full compliance with WCAG 2.2 (or latest version) and other relevant accessibility regulations. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits and evaluations of websites, web applications, and digital content using automated tools, manual testing, and assistive technologies.
• Identify and document WCAG violations, usability barriers, and other accessibility issues.
• Provide detailed remediation guidance and recommendations for developers and designers to ensure compliance.
• Utilize assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), keyboard navigation, and speech recognition tools to validate accessibility.
• Generate compliance reports and provide technical documentation for clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accessibility best practices into design and development processes.
• Stay up to date on WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and international accessibility laws and contribute to improving internal accessibility guidelines.
• Provide accessibility training and workshops to clients and internal teams as needed.

Qualifications & SkillsRequired:

• 2+ years of experience in web accessibility testing, auditing, or compliance consulting.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2, ARIA, ADA, Section 508, and other accessibility laws.
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Siteimprove).
• Hands-on experience testing with screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA best practices for accessibility remediation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and actionable accessibility reports.

Preferred:

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.
• Experience with mobile accessibility testing (iOS/Android).
• Familiarity with Agile development and integrating accessibility into design and dev workflows.
• Experience providing training or consulting on accessibility.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that promote digital inclusivity.
• Opportunity to grow and become a recognized accessibility expert.
• Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and professional development support.
• A collaborative team passionate about web accessibility.

Ready to make the web more accessible for everyone? Apply now and help us drive digital inclusion!

Salary:

Location: Watertown, MA

Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:43:13 GMT


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