**Job Title:** Lead Accessibility Test Engineer
This role serves as a subject matter expert, providing strategic direction and technical leadership in accessibility testing. The Lead Accessibility Test Engineer will develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, foster a culture of accessibility, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement robust accessibility testing strategies and execution plans for web and mobile applications.
* Lead and perform comprehensive manual and automated accessibility evaluations, employing industry-standard tools and methodologies.
* Conduct thorough accessibility audits and generate detailed, actionable reports.
* Define and maintain accessibility testing standards and best practices.
* Possess a deep understanding of evolving accessibility guidelines, standards, and technologies, including WCAG, ARIA, and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Provide expert consultation and guidance to development, design, and product teams on accessibility best practices.
* Collaborate effectively with developers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to seamlessly integrate accessibility into the development process.
* Champion accessibility advocacy and promote a culture of inclusivity throughout the organization.
* Partner with user research teams to facilitate user testing with individuals with disabilities.
* Contribute to the ongoing professional development of team members through knowledge sharing and training.
Required Qualifications:
* A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in accessibility testing.
* Proven leadership experience in driving accessibility testing initiatives.
* A comprehensive understanding of WCAG 2.1 (or later) and other relevant accessibility standards.
* Proficiency in using industry-standard accessibility testing tools, including axe DevTools, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
* Experience developing and implementing automated accessibility testing frameworks.
* Proficiency in using bug tracking and test management systems, such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
* Experience in mobile accessibility testing across iOS and Android platforms.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to read and understand code.