Edifecs is seeking a n experienced 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 ensure E d ifecs application s 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 asse ss ment s into 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 and standards , ensuring alignment with current best practices.
What you will bring:
A bachelor s or higher degree in the field of Computer Science/ U ser E xperience D esign (human-computer interaction / interaction design) or in related field. Accessibility-related c ertification is preferred.
3 - 5 years of industry experience in quality assurance related to accessibility assessment for software products .
Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA).
Hand-on experience performing accessibility assessment s, 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.