Hyderabad, India
Sr.Accessibility Consultant
Position description
Deque is seeking an Accessibility Consultant that will provide robust WCAG 2.0/2.1 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform WCAG assessments on digital assets on the basis of WCAG 2.0, 2.1 Level A/AA, WCAG 2.2 level 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 – 8 years of experience in professional digital accessibility testing
- Experience performing quality assessments of web pages for WCAG 2.1 A/AA and WCAG 2.2 level 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 writing accessibility recommendations for remediation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Skills
- 5+ 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
About Deque
Deque is the global leader in digital accessibility, helping the world’s top enterprises build inclusive products, services, and experiences and achieve lasting compliance. Recognized by leading industry analysts for its AI-powered tools, comprehensive services, and developer-trusted solutions, Deque delivers the industry’s most complete accessibility offering. The Axe platform, anchored by Axe-core, has 3 Billion+ downloads and 800,000+ installed extensions, making it the global standard for accessibility testing. As a pioneer of people-first accessibility, Deque applies a human-in-the-loop approach that blends expert insight with AI innovation to advance its mission of digital equality for all.
Get the work-life balance that’s right for you
Remote-first
As a key member of our globally distributed company, you’ll be empowered to succeed with our remote-first approach.
Inclusive
You’ll be a valued part of a global workplace and community where people of all backgrounds and abilities are respected.
Mission-driven
You’ll join fellow accessibility champions who are passionate about making the web accessible to people with disabilities.
Dynamic
Your skills and experience will help us continue to drive innovation and growth in the digital accessibility industry.
