Senior Accessibility Tester
EPAM Systems
Senior Accessibility Tester Description
We are looking for a Senior Accessibility Tester to oversee quality assurance and testing efforts and ensure inclusive product experiences that meet customer needs.
In this role, you will manage the testing backlog, execute accessibility tests, report defects and mentor junior testers. The ideal candidate should have a deep knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), assistive technology and automated testing tools, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Join our agile team to contribute to innovative design in a supportive environment!
This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it's your home, a well-equipped office in Tbilisi or coworking spaces in Batumi and Kutaisi.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to the end-to-end quality assurance of a large product portfolio, including overseeing the backlog of testing requests received and complete testing requests
- Collaborate and communicate closely with key stakeholders in design, product management and product engineering to facilitate testing efforts throughout the product development lifecycle
- Cooperate with the Testing Lead to guarantee on-time completion, precision and alignment with expectations for all testing requests
- Act as a thought leader in accessibility testing by making recommendations and influencing testing decisions based on data
- Mentor accessibility testers
- Contribute to creating test plans and scripts and other accessibility testing documentation
- Partner with the Lead Accessibility Tester to create training plans and execute accessibility training for the testing team
- Perform quality audits and advise on opportunities to minimize quality errors
- Lead by example in creating a positive, supportive team environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and respectful discussion
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information science, information design, computer science or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years of testing background in software development, web development or similar
- 4+ years of experience in an accessibility related field
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 (AA) guidelines
- Expert level understanding of assistive technologies and accessibility-related software including JAWS and NVDA and automated testing tools
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar for logging and tracking bugs
- Proven track record of coordinating testing efforts across multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience interfacing with high level stakeholders
- Fluent English at a B2 level or higher
We offer
- We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 50+ countries
- Corporate and social events
- We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- We cover it all:
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.