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About this role
Baer is looking for 508 Tester for a 6 month Federal Remote Project.
Title: 508 Tester
Location: Remote (Must be based in US)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: All-inclusive
Alignment: W2 or C2C
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented 508 Accessibility Tester to evaluate web and mobile applications for compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The ideal candidate will perform accessibility testing, identify and document accessibility issues, and work closely with development and design teams to ensure applications are accessible to users with disabilities.
Description:
Title: 508 Tester
Location: Remote (Must be based in US)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: All-inclusive
Alignment: W2 or C2C
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented 508 Accessibility Tester to evaluate web and mobile applications for compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The ideal candidate will perform accessibility testing, identify and document accessibility issues, and work closely with development and design teams to ensure applications are accessible to users with disabilities.
Description:
- Conduct Section 508 compliance testing of web applications across iOS and Android devices.
- Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using industry-standard tools.
- Identify, document, and track accessibility defects with clear and actionable recommendations.
- Validate compliance with WCAG, ARIA, and Section 508 standards.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and business stakeholders to support issue remediation.
- Participate in accessibility reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Produce structured defect reports aligned with project and program standards.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Stay current with evolving accessibility regulations, tools, and best practices.
Requirements:
- Experience in Section 508 compliance testing of web and mobile applications.
- Strong knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and accessibility best practices.
- Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools, including: JAWS (Job Access With Speech), NVDA, VoiceOver, Color Contrast Analyzers and Mobile Device Emulators
- Experience testing applications on iOS and Android platforms
- Knowledge of ARIA standards and common accessibility issues.
- Experience with defect tracking, reporting, and prioritization.
- Familiarity with manual and automated testing methodologies.
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Company Overview:
Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.
Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.