Web Accessibility Specialist

accessiBe • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

accessiBe is the market leader in web accessibility that makes websites accessible to people with disabilities. accessiBe is more than a workplace, it’s a passion. Each day you’re surrounded by people who share the same goal and values, who work endlessly to break down accessibility barriers. We care about all people, regardless of ability. We hire people who are determined to succeed and who are not afraid of rapid change. Our core values showcase who we are and we strive to focus on excellence and sincerity.
We are looking for a Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) to join our Services team.
The Services department is responsible for providing web accessibility expert services to ensure website accessibility to people with disabilities in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and company standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has a deep understanding of accessiBe’s products and their regulations.

Requirements

• IAAP CPACC, WAS or CPWA certification (Preferred).
• Section 508 Trusted Tester certification.
• Software development background in JavaScript (ES6)/ HTML /CSS.
• Knowledge of accessibility testing for iOS and Android platforms (Preferred).
• Understanding of the latest accessibility standards and the end-user impacts of web accessibility.
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites and web applications to ensure compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and other relevant standards.
• Identify and document accessibility issues, providing clear and actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Develop and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) for clients to document their product's compliance with accessibility standards.
• Provide insights and recommendations on integrating accessibility into the clients' digital strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed