**Role & seniority: ** QA Engineer II — Intermediate Accessibility QA

**Stack/tools: **

Accessibility testing: WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, WCAG Level A/AA, Section 508, WAI-ARIA APG
Screen readers/OS: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
Browsers: Chrome/NVDA, Edge/JAWS, Safari/VoiceOver, Chrome/TalkBack
Automated tools: axe DevTools, Lighthouse, Accessibility Insights, axe-core in CI/CD
Manual testing: keyboard-only navigation, DOM inspection, DevTools (accessible names), color contrast checks
Widgets/components: combobox, listbox, dialogs, tooltips, ARIA live regions, dynamic dropdowns, infinite scroll, voice input, auto-suggestions, rich media cards

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Perform manual accessibility testing for dynamic/real-time interactive components (focus, tab order, live regions, shortcuts).
Execute end-to-end user flows with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation; validate widget behavior.
Run automated scans and maintain/assist axe-core accessibility tests in CI/CD; report and triage regressions with actionable remediation.

**Must-have skills: **

4+ years dedicated digital accessibility QA; 2+ years specifically accessibility focused
Strong WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Level A/AA) and ARIA practices knowledge
Ability to log high-quality bugs (repro steps, impact, severity) with HTML/ARIA remediation guidance
Hands-on testing across browser + screen reader combinations
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Job Requirements

QA Engineer II - Role Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate Accessibility QA Engineer to validate and improve the accessibility of our platforms. In this role candidate will test complex, real-time interactive components such as dynamic comboboxes, auto-suggestions, voice-input controls and rich media snippet cards to guarantee full compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards.

Key Responsibilities

4+ years of dedicated experience in digital accessibility testing and QA

Conduct manual accessibility evaluations on dynamic elements, including dynamic dropdowns, live region announcements, query filter chips, and pagination/infinite scroll.

Perform end-to-end user flow testing using screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver on macOS/iOS, TalkBack on Android) and keyboard-only navigation.

Verify keyboard focus indicators, logical tab ordering, search landmark usage, and "Skip to Search Results" shortcut implementations.

Run automated accessibility scans using tools like axe DevTools, Lighthouse, and Accessibility Insights; assist in maintaining automated axe-core test suites in the CI/CD pipeline.

Log high-quality bug reports with exact reproduction steps, impact severity on users with disabilities, and code-level remediation recommendations (HTML semantics, ARIA attributes).

Partner with frontend engineers and UX designers during sprint planning and PR reviews to catch accessibility regressions early.

Solid working knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level A and AA criteria, Section 508, and WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (APG).

Clear understanding of how to test and validate complex interactive widgets like Combobox, Listbox, Dialogs, Tooltips, and ARIA Live Regions.

Hands-on proficiency testing across primary browser and screen reader combinations (Chrome/NVDA, Edge/JAWS, Safari/VoiceOver, Chrome/TalkBack).

Ability to inspect the DOM, evaluate color contrast ratios, check accessible names in DevTools, and read basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

2–4 years of software testing experience, with at least 2 years focused specifically on web/mobile accessibility QA.

Work Experience

2-5Years

Accessibility Tester

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