We invite an experienced Lead Accessibility Tester to join our remote team.

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.

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

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

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