Quality Assurance Specialist – Accessibility QA Analyst - 26-04628

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist – Accessibility QA Analyst
Duration: 6 Months
Work Location: Remote (U.S. – Central Time Zone availability required)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Accessibility QA Analyst to support application development initiatives with a strong focus on WCAG compliance and digital accessibility validation. This role ensures that applications meet accessibility standards and deliver inclusive user experiences.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on QA professional with deep accessibility testing expertise, capable of contributing immediately with minimal onboarding in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accessibility Testing & Compliance

• Perform accessibility testing aligned with WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA standards
• Validate application usability using assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
• Identify accessibility gaps and compliance issues across web and application interfaces
• Ensure applications meet regulatory and project compliance requirements

Defect Identification & Resolution

• Log detailed, clear, and actionable defects with reproduction steps
• Provide developer-friendly remediation guidance
• Retest fixes to ensure resolution and compliance
• Track and manage defect lifecycle through resolution

Quality Assurance Testing

• Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing
• Identify gaps in test coverage and improve QA processes
• Validate application functionality across iterative releases

Testing Flexibility & Prioritization

• Transition between accessibility and general QA testing as priorities shift
• Maintain productivity across multiple testing efforts
• Adapt testing focus based on project needs and timelines

Independent Execution

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Align with delivery timelines and testing cycles
• Contribute immediately with limited onboarding

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in Quality Assurance testing
• Experience in functional, regression, and exploratory testing
• Extensive experience in accessibility testing using WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA standards
• Experience identifying accessibility issues in HTML, ARIA, and front-end structures

Tools & Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with screen readers such as NVDA and JAWS
• Ability to analyze accessibility issues from both user experience and code perspectives
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills, especially for defect reporting
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to development teams
• Self-directed and independent work capability
• Strong prioritization and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe DevTools or similar)
• Experience supporting teams maturing accessibility practices
• Ability to manage multiple testing streams simultaneously

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com