Accessibility Tester
Core
Ensures UI components are fully inclusive and compliant with WCAG standards before production, partnering with designers and developers to catch barriers early.
Role type
Accessibility Specialist / Tester (Design System)
Builds
Inclusive UI components within a Design System for web and native apps
Domain
Web and Mobile Accessibility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual accessibility testing, WCAG 2.2 AA knowledge, Designing and executing accessibility test plans, Functional and visual QA testing, Accessibility defect remediation guidance, Assistive technology operation
Preferred skills
IAAP CPACC or WAS certification, Experience with design systems, Experience with Storybook, Experience with JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
Technologies
WCAG 2.2 AA, ARIA, HTML, Storybook, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
Responsibilities
Analyze and add accessibility defects from current state, Align with designers and developers on component scope and accessibility expectations, Ensure implementation follows ARIA and HTML accessibility best practices, Design and execute comprehensive accessibility test plans across web and native environments, Produce and maintain accessibility documentation and usage guidance for design system components
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC