What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Consultant position at Deque Systems, Inc?
Department
Services
Location
Based anywhere in the U.S.
Position type
Full Time
Work Type
Full Remote
Position Description
Deque is seeking an Accessibility Consultant that will provide robust WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 A/AA accessibility testing, design reviews, and consulting to customers. The person in this position will work directly with customers and a Deque team to deliver high-value digital accessibility services to our customers. They will help customers find and fix accessibility issues. A strong candidate for this role will be proactive, a life-long learner, and have a track record of delivering exceptional service, is passionate about digital accessibility, and has a desire to learn and grow in the field.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Perform WCAG assessments on digital assets on the basis of WCAG 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 Level A/AA and Section 508 following the Deque Way methodology
- Accurately identify and clearly document accessibility issues
- Accurately identify and clearly document remediation recommendations
- Demonstrate proficiency with Deque Software Tools
- Set up axe Auditor test cases
- Run axe DevTools Pro browser extension
- Read scan results in axe Monitor
- May answer developer, designer, and content contributor questions about accessibility requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional digital accessibility testing
- Experience performing quality assessments of web pages for WCAG 2.1/2.2 A/AA conformance
- Intermediate skill level for performing screen reader testing with at least one of the following screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
- Intermediate/advanced understanding of HTML and CSS
- Intermediate knowledge of ARIA
- Basic knowledge of how JavaScript impacts the DOM and accessibility
- Experience testing native mobile apps for accessibility
- Experience authoring VPATs
- Experience writing accessibility recommendations for remediation
- Ability to discuss technical issues and recommendations with clients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Skills Desired
- 3 years of experience in professional digital accessibility testing
- Experience evaluating web pages against one or more of the following standards:
- Section 508 conformance
- EN 301 549 (EU) conformance
- Experience testing native mobile apps for accessibility
- Experience testing any of the following types of digital documents for accessibility: PDF or Microsoft Office documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience authoring VPATs
- Ability to discuss technical issues and recommendations with clients
- Detailed knowledge of Deque Software Tools (axe, axe Expert, axe Auditor, and axe Monitor)
- Familiarity with agile web development processes, technologies, and tools
- IAAP Certifications/Credentials
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
- Accessible Document Specialist (ADS)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.