Job Description
Responsibilities
As a Web Accessibility Specialist, you will lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
Conduct accessibility testing using a combination of automated tools and manual testing (including testing with assistive technologies) to evaluate the level of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
Create, document, and manage test plans, testcases, and scripts across multiple projects based on software requirements and design documents.
Conduct functional, end-to-end, and regression testing of applications to ensure functionality, reliability, and quality.
Create and maintain test scripts, standards, guidelines, and playbooks for accessibility testing and development best practices.
Document and report defects, issues, and areas of improvement as well as manage and prioritize critical ADA defects.
Collaborate with Business Analysts and Clients to understand requirements and provide feedback.
Act as a subject matter expert for testing web and mobile applications for accessibility.
Participate in system designs, Support, and foster usability testing and research for accessibility.
Provide ad-hoc, project-based team training for ADA awareness, implement solutions, and foster innovation through accessibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related fields.
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.
7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance methodology and practices.
Hands-on experience with automated test tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab.
In-depth, working knowledge of ADA tools and standards for accessibility testing (i.e., WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI, and other automated tools or applications).
5+ years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital products adhere to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA) within agile projects.
Ability to provide solutions for testers and development teams by applying best practices. Ability to provide direction and lead QA testers.
Ability to effectively utilize assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, TalkBack, and other manual and automated testing tools across multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems.
Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
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