We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Chief Accessibility Expert to lead efforts in ensuring web and application accessibility across our teams.
The ideal candidate will enable designers, developers, and content creators to craft seamless and inclusive experiences aligned with accessibility standards and best practices.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Accessibility Trainings for Designers, Developers, and Content teams to enhance organizational awareness and skills
- Advise the UX Team on potential WCAG compliance issues, focusing on UX choices that meet business goals and improve usability
- Evaluate Design Style Sheets, guidelines, and documentation for accessibility compliance and consistency
- Provide accessibility technical guidelines for the Development Team, including HTML and ARIA coding patterns
- Work with QA Teams to ensure accessibility standards are upheld during testing and validation stages
- Host consulting sessions for Design, Development, and QA Teams to address specific accessibility challenges
- Perform A11y Acceptance for initial component development to ensure adherence to accessibility standards
- Propose improvements to components to achieve better accessibility outcomes
- Serve as an internal expert on accessibility-related topics, sharing knowledge across departments
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in accessibility consulting or a similar field, with a strong understanding of WCAG, ARIA patterns, and HTML standards
- Proficiency in accessibility testing tools, screen readers, and assistive technologies
- Background in UX design, development, and QA processes, with expertise in incorporating accessibility into workflows
- Strong skills in assessing design documentation such as Design Style Sheets and guidelines for compliance
- Capability to educate cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and content creators, on accessibility practices
- Familiarity with developing actionable strategies to enhance accessibility in web components and digital content
Nice to have
- Knowledge of innovative trends in digital accessibility and usability improvements
- Familiarity with additional accessibility standards, including Section 508 and ADA compliance
- Understanding of global accessibility requirements and their relevance to international teams
We offer
- Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept).
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
- Discounts card.
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
- External Agreements and Discounts.
- Vacations: 14 calendar days a year
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