Lead Accessibility Tester
EPAM Systems
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We are seeking a Lead Accessibility Tester for our remote team.
This role is geared towards ensuring product quality via internal oversight. The selected individual will be responsible for handling an influx of testing requests, performing accessibility tests on specified products, and identifying any defects. Additional duties include mentorship of other testers, contribution towards the creation of test plans and scripts, documentation development, and providing recommendations based on insights gathered during product testing. A thorough knowledge of accessibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), assistive technology familiarity, experience with automated testing tools, and a proven track record in accessibility testing are crucial for this role.
We invite you to lend your expertise to our team – apply today!
Responsibilities
- Management of the quality assurance for a wide range of products, supervising testing requests and ensuring their completion
- Collaboration with key stakeholders in Design, Product Management, and Product Engineering to facilitate testing throughout the product development cycle
- Timely and accurate completion of all testing requests, ensuring alignment with expectations
- Influencing testing decisions and providing recommendations as an authority in accessibility testing
- Mentorship of accessibility testers
- Contribution towards the development of test plans, scripts, and other accessibility testing documentation
- Development and execution of accessibility training plans for the testing team in conjunction with the Accessibility Test Lead
- Conducting quality audits and offering advice on reducing quality errors
- Independent operation of highly complex products while demonstrating proficiency
- Promotion of a positive team environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and respectful discussion
- Enforcement of adherence to accessibility policy and guidelines
- Staying current with emerging accessibility standards and industry trends
- Continual enhancement of skills and expertise in the field of accessibility testing
Requirements
- BA/BS in information science, information design, computer science, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- A minimum of 5 years in software development, web development, or related field testing experience
- At least 3 years of experience in an accessibility-related field
- Demonstrable leadership and mentorship success within an engineering team
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 (AA) guidelines
- Advanced knowledge of assistive technologies, accessibility-related software such as JAWS® and NVDA, and automated testing tools
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar for logging and tracking bugs
- Proven success in coordinating testing efforts across various teams
- Documented success in the creation of test plans and scripts
- Ability to influence and define processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience dealing with high-level stakeholders
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Figma for design collaboration and prototyping
- Understanding of UX design principles
We offer
- 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
- Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
- Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
- Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- 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
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
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