JOB DESCRIPTION

Searchable design is a dynamic and innovative software development company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software QA Engineer with expertise in ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance to join our quality assurance team..

Responsibilities

As a Software QA Engineer specializing in ADA compliance, the candidate will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with developers and business analysts to understand ADA requirements and translating them into test plans and test cases.
• Executing test cases to ensure compliance with ADA standards, including Section 508, WCAG 2.0, and WCAG 2.1.
• Conducting both web and mobile testing for ADA compliance, focusing on recording keyboard navigation, contrast ratio, dark and bright high contrast, and other specified aspects.
• Utilizing assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA to simulate the experience of users with disabilities.
• Addressing ADA requirements related to user input, error prevention, motion actuation, and other relevant guidelines.
• Providing expertise in various disabilities, including blindness, motor skill disorders, color blindness, visually impaired, epilepsy, ADHD, learning disabilities, elder users, dyslexia, and more.
• Collaborating with developers and designers to implement and test features that enhance accessibility for users with diverse needs.
• Conducting regular assessments to ensure ongoing ADA compliance as the software evolves.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience (2+ years) working on ADA compliance, with a deep understanding of Section 508, WCAG 2.0, and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Experience in writing requirements and creating test plans and test cases for ADA features.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA.
• Proven experience in meticulously conducting ADA compliance testing for both mobile and web platforms. This includes a comprehensive assessment of various aspects such as keyboard navigation, contrast ratio, and field highlighting to ensure a seamless and accessible user experience across diverse devices and interfaces.
• Knowledge of specific ADA requirements related to motion actuation, error prevention, and user input.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with the development team, business analysts, and designers.
• Ability to adapt to evolving ADA standards and guidelines.
• Understanding of diverse user needs and the ability to address specific challenges related to various disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible work hours work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.