Savvas Learning Company · 18 hours ago

Accessibility Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to incorporate accessibility from the beginning stages of platform and product development

Support LXD on developing and maintaining an accessible UI component library

Conduct and facilitate accessibility audits and user testing, identify barriers in the product experience, and propose specific accessibility fixes to mitigate them

Assist development teams in integrating accessibility into their unit testing, QA processes, and end-to-end testing

Actively participate in code requirements, design and review to ensure that output adheres to strict standards for accessibility

Maintain exemplars, accessibility documentation, and guidance for teams to develop accessible code

Deliver training to development teams and vendors on accessible markup and code

Keep up to date with the latest technical and end-user developments in the field of accessibility

Qualification

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Computer Science degreeAccessibility experienceWCAG 2.1 AA knowledgeDHS Trusted Tester certificationCPACC certificationWAS certificationCPWA certificationSection 508 knowledgeAccessibility techniquesARIAHTMLJavaScriptReactBootstrapAssistive technologiesVendor managementTraining skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

3 years of experience in accessibility or a related area, preferably in the education technology sector; desirable certifications include DHS Trusted Tester, CPACC, WAS or CPWA

In-depth knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Section 508; familiarity with accessibility techniques in native mobile applications

Proficiency in modern technologies including but not limited to ARIA, HTML, JavaScript, React, and Bootstrap

Experience with assistive technologies across multiple platforms, including screen readers, magnification, and read-aloud tools

Exceptional problem-solving skills with a passion for creating inclusive, user-friendly digital products.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience working with vendors and contractors across multiple time zones

Comfortable training teams and individuals on accessibility