Your role as a Lead Accessibility Tester is pivotal in guaranteeing that our digital products match the highest quality standards and are accessible to all users. Your proficiency in A11y standards, WCAG, and Section 508 requirements will be crucial in conducting thorough accessibility testing and audits for both desktop and mobile applications. You will be actively engaged with diverse teams, such as designers, business analysts, and developers, to certify WCAG-compliant designs and functional requirements.

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Responsibilities

Execution of accessibility testing and audits for Desktop and Mobile apps
Partnership with cross-functional teams to develop accessible functionality and alternative accessible solutions
Leadership, coordination, and supervision of testers during audits or product analysis
Estimation of efforts required for Accessibility Testing, Audit, and Analytics per project
Presentation of proposals and results to clients
Execution of functional testing of web applications on diverse platforms and devices
Collaboration with designers, business analysts, and developers
Documentation and verification of WCAG-compliant design and functional requirements

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Accessibility testing, specification, consulting, and requirements development
1+ years of relevant leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of HTML/CSS, WAI-ARIA, WCAG (2.0, 2.1+), and Section 508 requirements
Experience in incorporating Accessibility into CI/CD processes
Ability to develop accessibility specifications, test cases, checklists, and test scenarios
Proficiency in conducting Accessibility testing and audit for both Desktop and Mobile apps
Experience in estimating efforts required for Accessibility Testing, Audit, and Analytics per project
Familiarity with bug tracking systems, test tracking systems, and developer tools
Expertise in working with assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack, and Voiceover
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
B2 level or higher English proficiency

Nice to have

WAS, CPACC, Section 508 certifications or Accessibility courses
Proficiency in JavaScript
Experience in working in Scrum on large projects with multiple distributed teams

We offer

Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7.000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP$15.000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home