Sr Accessibility Analyst - job 20 of 21

As a Senior Accessibility Analyst at Visa, your key responsibilities include consulting with internal teams to enhance the accessibility of payment tools, conducting thorough testing of websites and apps, and providing timely solutions for any accessibility issues. You'll leverage the Visa Global Accessibility Requirements (VGAR) to ensure compliance at all project stages, and your role will involve collaboration and communication with various stakeholders to create inclusive experiences.

To qualify for the Senior Accessibility Analyst role at Visa, candidates typically need a strong background in accessibility standards and testing on both web and mobile platforms. Familiarity with the Visa Global Accessibility Requirements (VGAR) is highly beneficial. We're looking for someone with analytical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently while being a team player.

In the position of Senior Accessibility Analyst at Visa, you will be engaged in a variety of projects aimed at improving the accessibility of both internal tools and consumer-facing applications. Expect to work on enhancing payment processes and ensuring that mobile and web applications meet high accessibility standards, enabling all users to engage seamlessly with our services.

The Senior Accessibility Analyst role at Visa is a hybrid position. This means you'll have the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office, with specific expectations for in-office days to be confirmed by your hiring manager. This setup encourages collaboration while providing a balance that can suit your personal working style.

Successful candidates for the Senior Accessibility Analyst position at Visa should possess a combination of strong analytical and creative skills. Essential skills include proficiency in accessibility standards, excellent problem-solving abilities, strong written and verbal communication capabilities, and a collaborative mindset. Being able to juggle multiple projects efficiently is also crucial in this dynamic role.

A strong answer should include your experience with various testing tools, methodologies for evaluating compliance with accessibility standards, and specific examples of how you've applied these skills in previous projects. Emphasize your attention to detail and commitment to ensuring that all users can navigate web applications seamlessly.

Provide a detailed overview of your familiarity with VGAR, emphasizing specific instances where you've applied these guidelines in your work. Highlight how you ensured that projects met or exceeded accessibility standards and any outcomes that resulted from your efforts.

Discuss the importance of clear and effective communication. Explain how you tailor your messages to your audience, whether they’re technical or non-technical teams, and provide examples of successful interactions or presentations where you made complex accessibility issues understandable and actionable.

Your answer should reflect your organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines. Explain your process for assessing project urgency, resource availability, and stakeholder needs to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining a high quality of work.

Share your experience with specific accessibility tools, such as screen readers, automated testing tools, or manual testing techniques. Talk about why you prefer particular tools based on their effectiveness, ease of use, and how they integrate into your workflow for analyzing projects.

Provide a tangible example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Detail the challenge, the steps you took to investigate and understand the issue, and the solution you implemented, including any adjustments you made to improve accessibility.

Discuss your commitment to professional development—mention conferences, workshops, online courses, or communities you engage with. Highlight specific resources like websites, blogs, or podcasts that focus on the latest in accessibility and why you find them beneficial.

Emphasize the significance of teamwork in achieving accessibility goals. Discuss how you collaborate with cross-functional teams, facilitate discussions around accessibility considerations, and cultivate an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives in projects.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills by describing a constructive approach. Talk about your willingness to listen, engage in dialogue, rely on data or standards to support your perspective, and focus on finding common ground while working towards the best outcome for accessibility.

Share your vision for both immediate contributions and future aspirations in the role. Your answer could include enhancing company-wide accessibility practices, leading initiatives, or mentoring others, displaying ambition and a commitment to continuous improvement in accessibility.