Digital Accessibility Expert

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Digital Accessibility Expert to support our team of inclusion experts. You will play a crucial role in shaping inclusive user experiences of our software, ensuring compliance with legal digital accessibility standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in quality assurance, testing and have a technical background.

Main Responsibilities:

Digital Inclusion

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of websites, mobile applications, and digital products to evaluate compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
• Identify digital inclusion issues and provide detailed reports highlighting non-compliance areas.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and product teams to integrate digital inclusion principles from the earliest stages of design and development.
• Provide recommendations for inclusive design patterns, navigation structures, and content presentation.
• Work with internal developers to implement fixes and alternative solutions for identified accessibility issues.
• Provide technical guidance on how to correct code to meet accessibility standards (HTML, CSS, ARIA, etc.).
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for internal teams (designers, developers, content creators) on digital inclusion best practices.
• Advocate for an inclusive design approach and raise awareness of the importance of accessibility.
• Stay updated on changes in accessibility laws and best practices, and communicate these changes to the organization.
• Facilitate user testing with individuals with of different abilities to identify real-world inclusion challenges.
• Gather and analyse user feedback to improve digital inclusion and usability.
• Create and maintain documentation on inclusion standards, practices, and fixes implemented within digital projects.
• Regularly report on project status and improvements to stakeholders and senior management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, ARIA, etc.).
• Knowledge of technologies (screen readers, voice recognition software, alternative input devices, etc.).
• Strong ability to conduct detailed assessments and identify complex technical issues.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recommend feasible solutions.
• Ability to explain technical issues and best practices to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and training skills to deliver inclusive education across various teams.
• Experience in managing projects, ensuring timelines are met and solutions are effectively implemented.
• Familiarity with legal requirements for accessibility in various jurisdictions (e.g., ADA, Section 508, EAA, etc.).
• Experience working with compliance teams to ensure digital accessibility adherence.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Testing or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certification in web accessibility a plus
• 3+ years of experience in digital accessibility or a related field.
• Experience with automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse).

Other

All applicants must be currently eligible to work in Ireland without any restrictions

What we offer

• Fast growing startup with an inclusive first approach
• We finish early on Fridays!
• We do not do pizza parties we reward staff for their hard work
• Quarterly team off site day
• Competitive salary
• 20% bonus on go live
• Yearly bonus based on performance
• Company shares scheme awarded yearly
• 25 days annual leave + plus we close over December holidays