Accessibility Test Engineer
Addison, Illinois, United States of America
Contract
1 day ago
$55 - $60 USD
Key skills
AIiOSAndroidAgileLeadershipMentoringCollaboration
About this role
Job#: 3042899
Job Description:
Accessibility Test Engineer
Location: Addison, Texas (Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking an Accessibility Test Engineer responsible for evaluating digital products and applications to ensure they meet accessibility standards and guidelines. This role involves testing web and mobile interfaces, identifying accessibility issues, and collaborating with development teams to implement solutions that provide an inclusive user experience for all.
Key Responsibilities
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Proven experience in accessibility testing for web and/or mobile applications. Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 is required. Candidates should have knowledge of assistive technologies like screen readers and magnifiers.
Technical Skills: Experience using accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, JAWS, NVDA, WAVE), Performance Testing, Manual Testing, and Project Testing / Implementation / Release Management.
Preferred Qualifications
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Job Description:
Accessibility Test Engineer
Location: Addison, Texas (Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking an Accessibility Test Engineer responsible for evaluating digital products and applications to ensure they meet accessibility standards and guidelines. This role involves testing web and mobile interfaces, identifying accessibility issues, and collaborating with development teams to implement solutions that provide an inclusive user experience for all.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct accessibility testing on web and mobile applications using manual and automated tools.
- Review and interpret accessibility requirements based on WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 standards.
- Document and report accessibility issues, providing clear recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and QA teams to ensure accessibility is integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
- Stay current with accessibility best practices, tools, and technologies.
- Participate in accessibility audits and provide feedback to improve processes.
- Assist in creating and maintaining accessibility documentation and guidelines.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Proven experience in accessibility testing for web and/or mobile applications. Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 is required. Candidates should have knowledge of assistive technologies like screen readers and magnifiers.
Technical Skills: Experience using accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, JAWS, NVDA, WAVE), Performance Testing, Manual Testing, and Project Testing / Implementation / Release Management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Accessibility certification (e.g., IAAP CPACC, WAS, or similar).
- Experience conducting usability studies with people with disabilities.
- Knowledge of mobile accessibility guidelines (Android/iOS).
- Experience training or mentoring teams on accessibility best practices.
- Understanding of inclusive design principles.
- Prior experience working in Agile environments.
- Knowledge of functional and automation testing is a plus.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.