What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Tester position at Cognowiz?
Job Details
Job Title: Accessibility Tester
Job Location: Remote - Preferring a local resource To Colorado
Job Description:
We re looking for an Accessibility Tester to support applications. The primary objective is to ensure that all applications comply with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience for individuals with disabilities.
The main goals:
- Identify accessibility issues in assigned applications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508).
- Provide actionable recommendations for remediation of identified accessibility barriers.
- The Accessibility Tester will perform comprehensive accessibility testing on applications as assigned.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Manual testing using assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation).
- Automated accessibility testing using appropriate tools.
- Review of design specifications and wireframes for accessibility considerations.
- Reporting of accessibility defects with detailed steps to reproduce and recommended solutions.
- Collaboration with development, business and QA teams to ensure accessibility issues are understood and resolved.
- Participation in accessibility review meetings and training sessions as required.
The Accessibility Tester will be responsible for delivering the following:
- Detailed accessibility test plans.
- Accessibility test reports, including identified issues, severity, and recommendations.
- Defect reports for all accessibility findings in designated defect tracking system.
- Summaries of accessibility findings and progress updates.
- Documentation of best practices and accessibility guidelines as requested.
Accessibility Tester Responsibilities:
- Execute accessibility test cases thoroughly and accurately.
- Follow the Accessibility Checklist for Testing Team.
- Document all findings and communicate them effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide expert advice on accessibility best practices and remediation strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines.
- Adhere to project timelines and quality standards.
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