What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Testing Expert position at CMT Services Inc?
ABOUT US:
CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to support the missions and strategic business goals of our clients.
Position Title: Accessibility Testing Expert
Location:
University of Maryland Global Campus
3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783
Period of Performance:
1 year
40 hours per week (no overtime).
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Accessibility Testing Expert in digital accessibility testing to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in accessibility standards, testing tools, and assistive technologies to ensure our digital content and applications are inclusive and compliant with legal and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of websites, applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 standards.
- Utilize a range of automated tools, screen readers, and manual testing methods to identify and document accessibility barriers.
- Collaborate effectively with developers, designers, and product teams to guide remediation efforts and ensure accessibility best practices.
- Develop, maintain, and execute detailed accessibility test plans, cases, and audit reports.
- Validate the remediation of accessibility issues across iterative development cycles.
- Stay current with evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and technologies.
- Participate proactively in design and development reviews to embed accessibility early in the product lifecycle.
- Support organizational accessibility training and awareness programs.
Required Skills
- Strong mastery of digital accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance.
- Extensive experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Accessibility Checker.
- Understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, ARIA roles, and JavaScript as related to accessibility.
- Expertise in both automated scans and manual testing techniques, including screen reader and keyboard navigation assessments.
- Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
- At least 5 years of professional experience performing accessibility testing and audits in web and mobile environments.
Join Our Team:
At CMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Disclaimer:
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