Sr. Accessibility Consultant

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Department

Services

Position type

Full Time

Work Type

Hyderabad, India

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.

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform WCAG assessments on digital assets on the basis of WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 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 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 writing accessibility recommendations for remediation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Considering U.S. citizens and permanent residents due to client security requirements

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
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About Deque

Deque (pronounced dee-cue) is a web accessibility software and services company, and our mission is Digital Equality. We believe everyone, regardless of their ability, should have equal access to the information, services, applications, and everything else on the web.

We work with enterprise-level businesses and organizations to ensure that their sites and mobile apps are accessible. With 875,000+ extensions installed and 8,000+ audit projects completed, Deque is the industry standard. Join our growing family as we work to make the web a better place for everyone.

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Career Fulfillment

People come to work for Deque because of what we do: enable businesses and organizations to make their sites and apps accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The personal fulfillment employees feel here is unparalleled. In addition to the altruistic nature of our jobs, the organizational structure is extremely flat and welcoming. Women-owned and operated, Deque CEO Preety Kumar is internationally revered for her down-to-earth personality and work ethic.

Deque’s core values are central to our culture of customer satisfaction. Do you share them?

Innovation with results that matter
Deliver what you promise
Can-do attitude
Open, direct & respectful communications
We care deeply
We practice humility

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company! Submit your application anytime.

If you’re looking to stand out, include a cover letter explaining your interest in joining Deque and how you align with our Core Values. We also recommend including any key attributes that differentiate you as a candidate.

Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required.

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Let’s broaden your customer base and make practicing accessibility easy at the same time.”

— Preety Kumar CEO, Deque Systems