Mobile Accessibility Engineer

An ideal candidate would be certified with one or more of the following Certifications from the International Accessibility Association of Professionals (IAAP):

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
• IAAP Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
• IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS)

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Work with development teams and help them implement new native applications (iOS, Android) that are accessible or fix accessibility problems in existing applications
• Help integrate accessibility testing into the development process
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Developers, Designers, Quality Assurance, Content Contributors and Product Owners to execute accessibility requirements
• Identify and clearly document accessibility issues
• Validate accessibility requirements and accessibility expected behaviors documented in Jira
• Validate accessibility evidence in Jira provided by QE’s, and clarify expected behaviors if not met
• Identify and clearly document recommendations for accessibility improvements and/or remediation
• Perform WCAG assessments on digital assets

For this role, the following background and experience is recommended:

• At least 5 years of current experience developing iOS and Android native applications, with at least 7 years of total experience in software development preferred
• Accessibility testing experience with the following screen readers or Assistive Technology:
• TalkBack (Android)
• Switch Access (Android)
• VoiceOver (iOS)
• Voice Control (iOS)
• External Keyboard Support (iOS and Android)
• Experience in professional Digital Accessibility testing
• Experience in evaluating native mobile applications for at least WCAG 2.0 A/AA conformance
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills