Web Accessibility Specialist
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Web Accessibility Specialist conducts accessibility audits, documents issues, and provides remediation guidance to ensure WCAG compliance and client VPATs within the accessiBe Services team.
About this role
accessiBe is the market leader in web accessibility that makes websites accessible to people with disabilities. accessiBe is more than a workplace, it’s a passion. Each day you’re surrounded by people who share the same goal and values, who work endlessly to break down accessibility barriers. We care about all people, regardless of their ability. We hire people that are determined to succeed and who are not afraid of rapid change. Our core values showcase who we are and we strive to focus on excellence and sincerity.
We are looking for a Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) to join our Services team.
The Services department is responsible for providing web accessibility expert services to ensure website accessibility to people with disabilities in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and company standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has a deep understanding of accessiBe’s products and their regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites and web applications to ensure compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and other relevant standards.
- Identify and document accessibility issues, providing clear and actionable recommendations for remediation.
- Develop and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) for clients to document their product's compliance with accessibility standards.
- Provide insights and recommendations on integrating accessibility into the clients' digital strategy.
Requirements:
- IAAP CPACC, WAS or CPWA certification (Preferred).
- Section 508 Trusted Tester certification.
- Software development background in JavaScript (ES6)/ HTML /CSS.
- Knowledge of accessibility testing for iOS and Android platforms (Preferred).
- Understanding of the latest accessibility standards and the end-user impacts of web accessibility.
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Scale & Leverage: In this role, your impact is exponential. Every agency you empower helps hundreds of websites become accessible.
- Growth: We are scaling fast, and our Partner Program is a massive focus for the company.
- The Vibe: We work hard, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Expect a collaborative culture, open doors, and a team that actually likes each other.
- The Perks: Competitive Salary, Equity, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Generous PTO.
- Salary Expectations: $85,000 - $100,000 base salary
Equal opportunities
At accessiBe, we prioritize diversity. We celebrate difference and embed it into every aspect of our workplace and product, as well as our community. accessiBe is proud and committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, accessiBe will provide accommodation to individuals with disabilities or a special need.
Please don't hesitate to share your needs when applying so that we can provide the necessary accommodations for an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
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