Accessibility Test Engineer

“NOTE: If selected for this position, you are required to perform ALL work within a commutable distance of your assigned Worksite Location. Three days a week onsite, Tues, Wed, Thurs, with Monday and Friday being remote”

Red Oak Technologies is seeking an Senior Accessibility Test Engineer for Sunnyvale, CA. This is a 12-month Contract with possible extensions.

Mandatory skills:

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript: 3+ years is required
• Accessibility: 3+ years is required
• ARIA Accessibility: 3+ years is required
• Accessibility (Keyboard/VoiceOver): 3+ year is required
• Accessibility Testing: 3+ year is required

1. Required Skills: Proven experience in web accessibility consulting, with a deep understanding of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) standards.
2. Proficiency in accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers such as VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA).
3. Strong technical knowledge of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), with experience addressing accessibility issues in modern frameworks like React or Vue.js.
4. Familiarity with automated accessibility testing and integrating accessibility into development pipelines (e.g., with CI/CD).
5. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to translate accessibility requirements into technical solutions.
6. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams and advocating for accessibility initiatives.

• Responsibilities: Play a crucial role in enhancing the accessibility of our digital experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and audit accessible web solutions across HPO platforms.

1. Conduct accessibility audits of web applications, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 (AA) and our internal accessibility guidelines.
2. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on accessibility testing methods, tools, and processes.
3. Collaborate with developers, designers, and product teams to integrate accessibility best practices into the design and development processes.
4. Provide detailed recommendations and solutions to improve accessibility, addressing issues like keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, and other key areas.
5. Educate and mentor teams on accessibility standards, tools, and techniques to foster a culture of inclusivity.
6. Work closely with quality assurance teams to define testing strategies for accessibility and verify that digital assets meet compliance standards.
7. Stay updated on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in the accessibility space and continuously advocate for new opportunities to enhance our accessibility efforts.

Nice to Have:

1. Certifications in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA).
2. Experience working in large-scale or enterprise-level environments with a focus on product accessibility.
3. Familiarity with mobile accessibility (iOS and Android) and our Human Interface Guidelines.
4. Experience in providing accessibility training and mentoring for developers and designers is a plus.

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