Accessibility Testing Lead

McGraw Hill

  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Job Description:OverviewImpact the Moment!At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms used by millions of students and educators worldwide every day. We design intuitive and effective tools and experiences that maximize teachers’ time and students’ learning and we do all of this in a supportive and collaborative environment, where we work alongside brilliant colleagues, touch lives around the world, see the difference our hard work makes, and continue our paths of lifelong learning.We are currently looking for an Accessibility Testing Lead role focused on ensuring digital products meet accessibility standards through auditing, providing detailed feedback, and coaching development teams on usability and compliance.Your impact on team
The Accessibility Testing Lead position supports product teams in implementing accessibility best practices, reviewing UX designs and deliverables, and providing technical direction for WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance, and VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) completion. You are a coach for development teams creating accessible products.What you will be doing
  • Audit features and user flows for WCAG compliance, providing clear feedback on usability and compliance issues, using both automated and manual testing methods
  • Guide product teams in applying accessibility best practices, including UX optimization, requirements definition, technical implementation, and automated/manual WCAG compliance testing
  • Review UX designs, deliverables, and accessibility markup, offering actionable recommendations and final approval to ensure accessibility standards are met
  • Deliver detailed technical guidance to product teams for implementing accessible solutions, ensuring alignment with WCAG and other relevant accessibility guidelines
  • Guide teams through accessibility fixes to support VPAT completion
We are looking for someone having:
  • A bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
  • Good to have IAAP CPACC certification
  • Overall +5 year’s of experience using assistive technology hardware/software, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, Dragon Naturally Speaking, etc.
  • +3 years auditing products/applications against WCAG using both manual and automated testing methods and providing detailed remediation feedback
  • +3 years experience creating accessibility conformance reports for products/applications.
  • Solid knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and CSS
  • 3+ years working with inclusive design and UX
  • Expert-level knowledge of ADA, WCAG, and Section 508
  • Prior experience with iOS/Android and web mobile applications
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with Agile software teams as an external consultant
Why work for us?
There has never been a better time to join McGraw Hill. In our culture of curiosity and innovation, you will be able to own your growth and develop as we do! 49436

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