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Job Title: Accessibility Tester (WCAG 2.1/2.2, JavaScript, Forms Compliance ADA/508)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - Local to Metro Atlanta)

We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification

• Review and test web forms across multiple browsers and devices to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1/WCAG 2.2 (Levels A and AA).
• Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and Adobe Acrobat) to test form accessibility.
• Identify and report issues related to keyboard navigation, focus order, label associations, Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) usage, color contrast, and error handling in forms.
• Document and report accessibility defects referencing specific WCAG success criteria, their severity, and recommended remediation steps.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations to developers and designers for fixing accessibility issues.
• Validate fixes by retesting to verify issues are resolved without impacting business logic.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accessibility laws, regulations, and evolving best practices (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, EN 301 549).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accessibility into the design and development lifecycle.
• Evaluate code and verify compliance, focusing on JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes.

• Minimum 2 years of experience testing and/or providing accessibility guidance on forms and documents for ADA, Section 508, and WCAG compliance.
• Strong familiarity with WCAG 2.1/WCAG 2.2 success criteria, especially for form elements (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1 3.3.4, 4.1.2).
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, and Color Contrast Analyzer.
• Hands-on experience using screen readers and performing keyboard-only navigation tests.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document technical findings.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate and understand code, with at least 2 years of experience in JavaScript plus basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes.

• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification from IAAP.
• Knowledge of accessibility legal requirements (Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508, EN 301 549).
• Experience working within government compliance environments.
  
  
  
  *Tax Clearance Letter, due at the time of submission* (pls review compliance tab for instruction on how the CANDIDATE must obtain this letter)
  
  
  If you meet these qualifications, please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
  Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.

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