Job Description

Lead Accessibility Tester Description

We are seeking a skilled Lead Accessibility Tester to become an integral part of our international team, focusing on ensuring our products adhere to the highest accessibility standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical knowledge and analytical skills to improve accessibility across various platforms and enrich user experiences.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the testing request backlog to guarantee both timely delivery and quality assurance
• Collaborate with the Design, Product Management, and Product Engineering teams to incorporate testing throughout the product development cycle
• Collaborate with the Testing Lead to achieve precision and meet expectations in all testing initiatives
• Offer data-driven insights to enhance testing strategies and methodologies
• Mentor and train fellow accessibility testers
• Create detailed test plans, scripts, and documentation related to accessibility
• Conduct specialized training sessions under the direction of the Accessibility Test Lead
• Recommend strategies to minimize quality errors through consistent audits
• Take charge of complex projects with minimal oversight
• Foster a team environment that prioritizes cooperation, innovation, and respectful communication
• Uphold and enforce compliance with accessibility policies and standards
• Remain informed about the latest industry trends and standards in accessibility
• Continuously develop personal skills in accessibility testing

Requirements

• Degree in information science, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of testing experience in software or web development
• 3+ years committed to accessibility testing
• Proficiency in interpreting WCAG 2.1 (AA) guidelines
• Background in using assistive technologies, accessibility-related software such as JAWS and NVDA, and automated testing tools
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) for bug tracking and management
• Demonstrated capability to lead testing initiatives across multidisciplinary teams
• Showcase of effective test plan and script creation
• Qualifications in fostering process improvements and clear decision-making in uncertain scenarios
• Strong communication skills with a history of high-level stakeholder interactions

We offer

• Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept)
• Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group)
• Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days)
• Discounts card
• English Training (English lessons, twice per week)
• Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company)
• Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers)
• Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company)
• External Agreements and Discounts
• Vacations: 14 calendar days a year

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