TEKsystems is hiring: Accessibility Tester in New York

life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, New York, New York

Overview

We are seeking a Lead QA Accessibility Tester to lead a dynamic team. This role combines hands‑on testing expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and delivering inclusive digital experiences.

Key

Lead the QA accessibility testing function and drive organizational maturity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QA testers focused on accessibility compliance across Verizon's digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the QA Manager to define testing strategies, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using tools such as Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and others.
• Review and validate WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance across web and mobile applications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior testers, fostering a culture of quality and inclusion.
• Document findings, create detailed reports, and communicate results to development and design teams.
• Stay current with evolving accessibility standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accessibility testing and QA leadership.
• Strong understanding of WCAG guidelines, ADA compliance, and Section 508.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in NYC 3 days per week and remotely from anywhere in the U.S. the remaining days.

Preferred Qualifications

• IAAP CPACC or WAS certification.
• Experience working in telecom or enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.