VLink Inc is hiring: Accessibility Tester in Atlanta

Position: ADA Accessibility Web Forms Tester

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 6 Months

Overview

Role focused on testing the accessibility of web forms using assistive technologies and ensuring compliance with ADA, Section 508, and WCAG guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and Adobe Acrobat) to test form accessibility.
• Identify issues related to keyboard navigation, focus order, label associations, ARIA usage, color contrast, and error handling in forms.
• Document and report accessibility defects clearly, referencing specific WCAG success criteria, including the severity of the issue and potential solutions.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations for remediating accessibility issues.
• Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards, and evolving best practices throughout the project.
• Document issues by creating detailed bug reports that explain accessibility defects, their impact on users, and their reference to specific WCAG success criteria.
• Validate fixes by re-testing after remediation to verify that accessibility issues are properly resolved.
• Test to ensure business logic remains correct and nothing changes during remediation.
• Collaborate with the Department of Revenue Taxpayer Services Division (TSD) team to address accessibility concerns and integrate accessibility into the form design process.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience testing and/or providing guidance on forms and documents to ensure compliance with ADA, 508 Regulations, and WCAG guidelines.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, including relevant success criteria for form elements (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1–3.3.4, 4.1.2).
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer).
• Hands-on experience with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from IAAP (WAS).
• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (e.g., ADA, 508 regulations, EN 301 549).
• Experience working in government compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail.

This role is essential in ensuring equal access to digital forms and improving usability for individuals with disabilities. If you are passionate about accessibility and compliance, we encourage you to apply.