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QA Accessibility Tester

Require one (1) Quality Assurance Analyst (QA)/Tester with extensive expertise in Digital Accessibility (DA) to ensure WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance for several vendor and internally developed applications.The selected QA Analyst will be responsible for delivering accessibility audits and ensuring timely completion of DA testing for critical applications.This role is essential to enhancing the accessibility of applications used across Branch, supporting both compliance and the usability goals of the branch.The list below indicates the projects for which the QA Analyst/Tester would have responsibilities:• Internally built custom applications.• Vendor built applications.Project DeliverablesThe QA supervisor will outline specific deliverables per project as work progresses, ensuring all necessary phases of DA testing are met within the contract period. The QA Analyst will be expected to:• Develop and execute comprehensive DA testing plans for each assigned application.• Utilize industry-standard DA tools (e.g., Axe, JAWS, NVDA, or comparable) to perform accessibility assessments and document findings.• Collaborate with development teams to create actionable user story work items based on DA requirements.• Identify, log, and track accessibility issues using Azure DevOps, ensuring issues are visible, actionable, and prioritized.• Provide regular reporting on testing progress and DA compliance levels for each application, identifying areas for improvement and recommending remediation strategies.• Participate actively in team meetings, leading discussions on accessibility best practices, progress, and blockers, and maintaining open communication with development and QA teams.Project Milestones and ScheduleThe QA Analyst's timeline will be adjusted based on the scope and current phase of each application project. Key project milestones will include:• Accessibility audit completion milestones, including initial assessments, intermediate reviews, and final validation for compliance.• Specific delivery dates for individual projects, to be negotiated in alignment with project priorities and QA supervisor guidance.Qualifications and Skills• QA Analyst/TesterRequired Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field, OR equivalent relevant work experience.Required Skills:• Exceptional testing and communication skills.• In-depth knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards, with practical experience ensuring WCAG compliance in web and software applications.• Proficiency in digital accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, or other recognized accessibility software).• Strong understanding of DA compliance, accessibility principles, and techniques, including the ability to clearly articulate and document complex issues.Desired Skills• Prior experience working with the Branch or other government entities is preferred.• Familiarity with accessibility requirements and standards within public sector IT environments, with a focus on enhancing usability and access for diverse user groups.Additional Duties• Maintain organized documentation of all testing artifacts, user stories, and accessibility recommendations as required by the QA supervisor.• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions with Branch team members to promote sustainable DA practices across teams.

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Are you passionate about ensuring digital accessibility and want to make a real difference? Join our team as a QA Accessibility Tester at our office in St. Paul, MN! In this exciting role, you will be integral in providing comprehensive quality assurance for our vendor and internally developed applications, ensuring they meet the stringent standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Your expertise will help us enhance the usability and compliance of our applications, making them more accessible to all users. You'll craft and execute thorough DA testing plans, utilizing top-notch accessibility tools such as Axe, JAWS, and NVDA. Collaborating closely with our development teams, you'll turn findings into actionable user stories and prioritize accessibility issues through Azure DevOps, pushing our projects forward. In addition to conducting accessibility audits and maintaining organized documentation, you’ll also lead discussions on best practices and progress, fostering an environment of open communication. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with exceptional testing skills and a strong understanding of DA compliance, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll not just be a part of a project, but a champion for accessibility throughout our organization, ensuring every user experiences our applications seamlessly and effectively.

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As a QA Accessibility Tester at our company, you will be responsible for delivering in-depth accessibility audits, developing and executing testing plans to ensure WCAG compliance, utilizing industry-standard tools for accessibility assessments, and collaborating with development teams to address and document accessibility issues.