RIT Solutions, Inc. · 3 months ago
Sr. Web & Mobile Accessibility Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expRIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Web Accessibility Engineer to enhance customer experiences through web applications. This role involves guiding requirements development, implementing accessibility features, and collaborating with development teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Groom Jira Issues to identify and clarify Critical and High Accessibility Bugs, updating the description and work plan to ensure clear requirements and code samples are defined
Analyze backlogs and support project development teams to identify root causes for accessibility issues
Engage with, and coach, scrum-masters or studio leads to ensure Critical and High Bugs are addressed with appropriate prioritization, and holistically across a given application or site
Independently perform accessibility audits of web pages / UI workflows / mobile applications using a combination of automated testing tools, manual testing methods, and assistive technology products
Test or retest the in-scope applications, clearly documenting test results
Identify accessibility violations and recommend detailed code solutions and best practices for remediation
Engage in rapid prototyping in support of research and standards development to evaluate potential technical solutions for requirements definition on emerging or in flight development
Collaborate with external vendors as well as other Accessibility professionals in order to find optimal solutions to complex requirements
Validate and help define acceptance criteria in BDD/Gherkin
Design, develop, and implement test-related code to create tools, unit tests, test scripts, test harnesses, and other infrastructure for validating Windows and/or mobile applications, libraries, drivers, and interfaces
Take ownership over test automation, including designing or customizing automation tools as needed
Develop feature code and support other engineering efforts when not working on test-based deliverables
Quickly translate technical requirements and product goals into appropriate code and automated tests
Design test plans and support testing tools and processes
Help manage continuous integration tools like Jenkins, Xcode Server, and VS Build Server to help manage test targets, create reports, and support other users of the tools
Participate in creating technical specifications and performing code reviews with other engineers
Participate in agile planning and scope estimation for team projects
Generate and maintain documentation as needed
IOS Development or QE experience a must
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 years development experience in a complex enterprise organization
Expert understanding of, and ability to interpret Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA) as development requirements for more junior developers
Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices 1.2
Extensive hands-on experience with UI design and development, with emphasis on web accessibility that supports WCAG 2.1 AA or higher
Extensive experience working through Accessibility defects, focusing on delivery of code-level recommendations or training to less experienced developers
Strong ability to explicitly document the code changes required in order to resolve complex accessibility defects or requirements
Proficient in using JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS and iOS), NVDA, Narrator, ZoomText, and other types of assistive technology software
Adept at using common testing tools like Chrome DevTools, color contrast ratio analyzers, HTML code validators, bookmarklets, and more
Personal or professional understanding of how people with different abilities use assistive technologies to navigate complex workflows and forms
Exceptional collaboration, listening, written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, analytical, and creative thinker with a passion for quality processes
Experienced in using Jira issue and project tracking software
Able to work independently, with limited guidance and day-to-day
4-year degree in Computer Science or related field
Preferred
Demonstrated passion for and relevant development experience in Web Accessibility
Hands-on experience in designing and developing WCAG compliant web and/or mobile applications
Knowledge of or demonstrate experience in the fundamentals of an Angular code environment
Excellent partnering and collaboration skills, with experience working across multiple studios as a coach or mentor
Experience contributing to and maintaining accessibility documentation that can be used by a wide variety of teams, from best practices and guidelines to detailed functional and technical requirements
Experience with Confluence as a Wiki documentation tool
Awareness of the changes included in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA
Experience in testing applications that utilize Server Delivered User Interfaces (SDUI), like Flutter
Company
RIT Solutions, Inc.
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