Job Description:

Our client is a global leader in specialty medical education and care and acts as a national certification and fellowship association. They are in need of a Web Accessibility Tester to ensure all of their public facing websites are AODA compliant.

The Web Accessibility Tester will work closely with a Web Accessibility Developer from home using their own computer/laptop to remote into our client’s network, where they will have access to any needed software/programming tools.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design and create test plans ensure that proper and thorough test scripts are prepared in accordance with the testing strategy, project methodology and risks associated with the deliverables
• Work closely with Systems Analysts and Business Analysts to understand requirements and expected results
• Work closely with Developers to understand code and identify & trouble shoot defects
• Execute test cases, report defects and track all outstanding issues until resolved
• Prepare test reports, provide initial issue analysis and contribute to defect prevention
• Participate in working sessions and collaborate with others to review existing processes and recommend efficiencies
• Familiarity working with Agile delivery methods (Agile, Scrum, Sprint) and working in an agile environment

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Expert knowledge of Accessibility principals and guidelines
• Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Guidelines
• Hands on experience on accessibility testing for web, desktop, mobile, pdf, documents, etc.
• Strong understanding of software accessibility standards
• Strong testing and debugging skills in addition to strong analytical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of WAI-ARIA Web Standards
• Strong knowledge of A/AA Conformance Levels
• Knowledge of NVDA / JAWS / WebAIM
• Knowledge of AODA – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Familiar with Voice Over / ChromeVox / Accessibility Plug-ins
• Familiar with Talkback / magnification tools / braille display