Accessibility, QA Specialist

Softthink Solutions

. Serve as the accessibility compliance and quality assurance lead .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in accessibility compliance and quality assurance, with a strong focus on WCAG 2.1 AA standards and manual testing methodologies. Proficient in conducting audits, developing QA test plans, and providing guidance on accessibility best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accessibility TestingWCAG 2.1 AA ComplianceManual Accessibility EvaluationsAxe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, LighthouseIAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

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Hard Skills

Accessibility AuditsQuality AssuranceFunctional TestingRegression TestingUsability TestingSemantic HTML AssessmentColor Contrast ValidationDefect ReportingRemediation VerificationCompliance Re-Testing

Tools & Technologies

AxeWAVEJAWSNVDALighthouseWordPress

Certifications & Qualifications

IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)ISTQB Certified TesterSection 508 Accessibility Training Certifications

Industry Keywords

Accessibility ComplianceSection 508Public-Sector AccessibilityWCAG 2.2 ReadinessKeyboard AccessibilityScreen-Reader Compatibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the accessibility compliance and quality assurance lead
Conduct accessibility audits and compliance assessments
Perform manual and automated accessibility testing
Validate WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and readiness for WCAG 2.2
Review websites for keyboard accessibility and screen-reader compatibility
Assess semantic HTML, ARIA implementation, and form accessibility
Validate color contrast and visual accessibility requirements
Identify accessibility defects and recommend remediation actions
Perform functional, regression, and usability testing
Develop QA test plans, scripts, and defect reports
Verify remediation activities and conduct compliance re-testing
Support accessibility-focused quality assurance processes
Provide accessibility guidance during development and redesign efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen / must be a US Citizen
5+ years of accessibility testing and QA experience
Experience with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance assessments
Experience using Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and Lighthouse
Experience conducting manual accessibility evaluations
Experience testing WordPress websites and web applications
Knowledge of Section 508 and public-sector accessibility requirements
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, Accessibility Studies, or related field
Preferred certifications include IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), ISTQB Certified Tester, and Section 508 Accessibility Training Certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance
Opportunities to expand and grow skill sets
Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients
Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring
Access to a growing R&D division exploring the latest technological developments
Agile development environment
Continuous learning opportunities