Accessibility Tester / 508 Tester

ASM Research • San Antonio, TX

19d

About The Position

As an Accessibility Tester at the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all digital products are fully accessible to patrons who are blind or have print disabilities. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive accessibility testing on various platforms such as web, mobile (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire), and Windows-based applications to ensure compliance with standards like Section 508 and WCAG. You will need to have expert-level skill in testing with screen readers like JAWS and NVDA, as well as proficiency in writing automated test scripts using tools like Playwright, Java, or Appium. Collaboration with developers and designers to provide guidance on accessibility with the best practices and remediation techniques will also be a key part of your role. In order to be successful in this role, you must have a high level of proficiency and significant professional experience in accessibility testing. Expertise in testing with screen readers on Windows-based applications, as well as conducting accessibility testing on mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire platforms, is essential. A deep understanding of accessibility guidelines and standards, including WCAG 2.1+ and Section 508, is also required. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, as well as the ability to pass a government background check, are additional qualifications needed for this position. Overall, as an Accessibility Tester at NLS, you have the opportunity to make a direct impact on a user community that relies on world-class accessibility. Your expertise in accessibility testing, proficiency in using screen readers, and knowledge of automated test scripts will be crucial in ensuring that all digital products meet the needs of blind and print-disabled users. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, participation in Agile methodologies, and a commitment to providing high-quality accessibility testing will be key components of your role.

Requirements

• A high level of proficiency and significant professional experience in accessibility testing.
• Expert-level skill in testing with screen readers, specifically JAWS and NVDA, on Windows-based applications.
• High level of proficiency in conducting accessibility testing on mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire platforms.
• Deep understanding of accessibility guidelines and standards, including WCAG 2.1+ and Section .
• Proficiency in writing automated test scripts using languages and frameworks such as Playwright, Java, Python, or Appium.
• Strong knowledge of HTML and experience with XML/XSL files.
• Experience with version control (GitLab, GitHub) and issue-tracking software (Jira).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to pass a government background check.

Nice To Haves

• Certs: DHS Trusted Tester

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive accessibility testing on various platforms such as web, mobile (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire), and Windows-based applications to ensure compliance with standards like Section 508 and WCAG.
• Testing with screen readers like JAWS and NVDA
• Writing automated test scripts using tools like Playwright, Java, or Appium.
• Collaboration with developers and designers to provide guidance on accessibility with the best practices and remediation techniques

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level