Accessibility Testing Expert

Diverse Agile Solutions•Adelphi, MD

1d•$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accessibility Testing Expert to join our growing quality assurance and compliance team. This role is responsible for ensuring digital products, applications, and web content meet accessibility standards and provide inclusive experiences for all users. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in accessibility testing methodologies, assistive technologies, WCAG compliance standards, and collaborative remediation support across development teams. As an Accessibility Testing Expert, you will conduct comprehensive accessibility evaluations for websites, web applications, mobile applications, and digital content. You will work closely with developers, UX/UI designers, business analysts, and project stakeholders to identify accessibility barriers, recommend remediation strategies, and validate compliance with accessibility standards and regulations. This position plays a critical role in helping DAS deliver accessible, compliant, and user-centered digital solutions for federal, state, higher education, and commercial clients.

Requirements

Strong expertise in digital accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance
Extensive hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies including: Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Accessibility Checker tools
Experience conducting both automated and manual accessibility testing
Strong understanding of: HTML, CSS, ARIA roles and attributes, JavaScript accessibility concepts
Experience testing keyboard navigation, focus management, semantic structure, and screen reader compatibility
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in Agile development environments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field preferred
Experience supporting federal, higher education, healthcare, or enterprise accessibility initiatives preferred
IAAP certifications (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) are a plus
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Familiarity with CI/CD accessibility integration practices
Experience with accessibility compliance reporting and VPAT documentation
Knowledge of usability testing and inclusive design principles

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of websites, applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 standards
Perform accessibility audits using automated testing tools and manual testing techniques
Utilize assistive technologies including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation to identify usability barriers
Document accessibility findings, remediation recommendations, and compliance status in detailed audit reports
Collaborate with developers, designers, and product teams to support remediation efforts and accessibility best practices
Develop and maintain accessibility test plans, test cases, and validation procedures
Validate accessibility fixes and regression testing across iterative development cycles
Participate in design and code reviews to ensure accessibility is integrated early in the SDLC
Stay current with evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and emerging technologies
Support organizational accessibility awareness initiatives and training efforts