Sr Accessibility Analyst - job 4 of 21

As a Senior Accessibility Analyst at Visa Accessibility, your primary responsibilities will include testing and analyzing websites, apps, and mobile web platforms to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. You'll provide guidance and support to product development teams, helping them to implement accessible payment tools for both internal and consumer-facing applications. This includes consulting on accessibility issues throughout the project lifecycle and promoting inclusive practices across various projects.

To be considered for the Senior Accessibility Analyst role at Visa Accessibility, candidates should have extensive experience in website and mobile access testing, along with familiarity in document and native mobile testing. A strong ability to problem-solve independently and work within a team is crucial. Ideal candidates will also possess excellent analytical and creative skills, along with strong writing and presentation abilities to effectively communicate accessibility solutions.

The Senior Accessibility Analyst position at Visa Accessibility is a hybrid role, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work. The specific expectation of in-office days will be confirmed with your hiring manager, providing some flexibility to suit your lifestyle while meeting team needs.

In the role of Senior Accessibility Analyst at Visa Accessibility, you play a vital part in fostering inclusive experiences by actively collaborating with teams to address and solve accessibility challenges. Your input will help shape accessible design solutions that cater to a diverse user base, ensuring that all individuals can effectively use Visa's payment tools and applications, thereby enriching user satisfaction and engagement.

At Visa Accessibility, the work environment for a Senior Accessibility Analyst is one that encourages collaboration, innovation, and independent problem-solving. You'll thrive in a culture that values open communication and teamwork, with opportunities to take on multiple projects while exercising creativity and analytical thinking to deliver accessible solutions.

In answering this question, you should focus on specific projects where you conducted accessibility testing, the tools you used, and the outcomes. Share how your testing helped identify issues and contributed to creating more inclusive digital products.

Highlight your collaborative approach by discussing how you assess team needs, offer guidance for implementing accessibility standards, and your methods for fostering effective communication throughout the development lifecycle.

Explain your process for prioritizing tasks, including how you assess project urgency and impact. You might share examples of past experiences where you successfully managed multiple projects to meet deadlines while ensuring accessibility compliance.

Demonstrate your knowledge of VGAR by explaining the key principles and standards it encompasses. You can discuss how you’ve applied these in your previous work and why they’re important for ensuring accessibility.

Provide a detailed example of a specific challenge, the steps you took to analyze and resolve the issue, and the positive impact it had on the project or team. Showcase your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss the resources you utilize—such as conferences, online courses, and industry publications—to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in accessibility, emphasizing your commitment to continuous learning.

Describe your approach to incorporating user feedback into your testing process, emphasizing how it helps improve the accessibility of applications and the measures you take to gather constructive feedback from users.

List specific tools you have experience with, such as screen readers, automated testing tools, or manual testing techniques. Explain how you’ve utilized these tools effectively in your previous roles to enhance accessibility.

Outline your method for recording and reporting accessibility issues, including how clear documentation helps in communicating findings to stakeholders and tracking the resolution process over time.

Articulate the significance of accessibility in digital products, discussing its impact on reaching wider audiences, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and creating positive user experiences for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.