Accessibility Specialist

Solvd Inc. is a premier software engineering company. We have 8 offices across the globe and over 800 international employees on staff. With over 12 years of experience, highly skilled teams around the world and deep industry knowledge, we help clients create software that improves their operations and opens new markets. We have built an impressive roster of digital-native enterprise clients including some of the biggest brands in retail and social media.

We are seeking a skilled Accessibility Specialist with expertise in EAA (European Accessibility Act), AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in both manual and automated accessibility testing, as well as integrating accessibility testing tools into CI/CD pipelines. A relevant certification (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA) is an added advantage.

• Accessibility Compliance Audits:
• Conduct comprehensive audits of websites, applications, and digital content to ensure compliance with EAA, AODA, ADA, and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards.
• Provide detailed reports highlighting accessibility barriers and actionable remediation steps.

• Manual Accessibility Testing:
• Perform manual testing using assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), magnifiers, and keyboard-only navigation.
• Validate semantic HTML, ARIA roles, focus order, and alternative text for media.

• Automated Accessibility Testing:
• Use automated tools like axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, or Pa11y to identify accessibility issues.
• Integrate accessibility testing tools into build pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for automated checks during development cycles.

• Code Remediation and Collaboration:
• Collaborate with development teams to remediate accessibility issues in code.
• Provide guidance on best practices for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA implementation.

• Documentation and Reporting:
• Document testing results, remediation strategies, and compliance status.
• Create accessibility statements and compliance reports for stakeholders.

• Design Reviews and Consultations:
• Work closely with designers to ensure accessible UI/UX design principles are followed.
• Review prototypes and wireframes for accessibility compliance.

• User Testing with Assistive Technologies:
• Coordinate usability testing with users of assistive technologies to validate the real-world accessibility of applications.

• Training and Advocacy:
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for development, design, and content teams on accessibility best practices.
• Advocate for accessibility throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Stay Updated on Regulations:
• Monitor and stay current with evolving accessibility standards and legal requirements (e.g., WCAG, EAA, AODA, ADA).
• Proactively identify changes that could impact digital accessibility compliance.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Integrate accessibility considerations into Agile and DevOps workflows for sustainable accessibility.
• Implement automated accessibility regression testing in CI/CD environments.

• Experience: 3-5 years in accessibility testing, remediation, and compliance.
• Tools: Proficiency with tools like Axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, Lighthouse, or Tenon Sunsetting.
• Development Skills: Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Certifications (Preferred): IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), or Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of EAA, AODA, ADA, and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance guidelines.