Accessibility Specialist

Overview

Edifecs is seeking anexperienced Accessibility Specialist to be part of the Experience Design team. The Accessibility Specialist will work as part of a small team on the next generation of products, tools, and platforms for IT Healthcare products. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills to ensureEdifecs applications and user assistance resources comply with web accessibility standards and regulations.This role requires an excellent communicator who is well-versed in explaining and implementing accessibility and disability standards, regulations, and best practices including WCAG 2.2, Section 508, WAI-ARIA, and VPAT reporting.

What you will do:

• Methodically assess and report on the accessibility of Edifecs applications and user assistance resources.
• Work with the QA team to ensure the integrate accessibility-related assessmentsinto their practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accessibility improvements are correctly implemented.
• Monitor the accessibility status across Edifecs products and publish reports periodically.
• Stay abreast of accessibility trends andstandards, ensuring alignment with current best practices.

What you will bring:

• A bachelors or higher degree in the field of Computer Science/ User Experience Design (human-computer interaction / interaction design) or in related field.Accessibility-related certification is preferred.
• 3-5 years of industry experience in quality assurance related to accessibility assessment for software products.
• Demonstrable knowledge of WCAG 2.2, Section 508, WAI-ARIA standards/guidelines/regulations.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA).
• Hand-on experience performing accessibility assessments, documenting results, and following through to ensure adherence.
• Solid understanding of inclusive design principles and an obsessive eye for visual and interaction details.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be willing and able to proactively reach out to stakeholders and team members for collaboration and support.