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!
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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
- Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept)
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group)
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days)
- Discounts card
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week)
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company)
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers)
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company)
- External Agreements and Discounts
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