We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Lead Accessibility Expert to champion web and application accessibility across our teams.
The successful candidate will empower designers, developers, and content creators to build seamless and inclusive experiences by ensuring alignment 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, improving awareness and skills across the organization
- Consult the UX Team on potential WCAG violations, prioritizing better UX choices to meet business requirements and enhance usability
- Review Design Style Sheets, guidelines, and documentation to ensure accessibility compliance and consistency
- Provide general accessibility technical guidelines to the Development Team, including HTML and ARIA patterns
- Collaborate with QA Teams to ensure accessibility standards are met during testing and validation phases
- Offer ad-hoc consulting sessions for Design, Development, and QA Teams to address specific challenges
- Perform A11y Acceptance of the component’s initial development to assess compliance with accessibility standards
- Submit suggestions for component improvements to support better accessibility outcomes
- Act as a subject matter expert in accessibility-related topics, sharing knowledge across the organization
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in accessibility consulting or a related role, with a deep understanding of WCAG, ARIA patterns, and HTML standards
- Proficiency in accessibility testing tools, screen readers, and assistive technologies
- Background in UX design, development, and quality assurance processes, with experience integrating accessibility into workflows
- Strong expertise in evaluating design documentation (e.g., Design Style Sheets and guidelines) for accessibility compliance
- Capability to train diverse audiences, including designers, developers, and content teams, on accessibility best practices
- Familiarity with creating actionable recommendations to improve accessibility in web components and digital assets
Nice to have
- Knowledge of emerging trends in digital accessibility and usability advancements
- Familiarity with accessibility standards beyond WCAG, such as Section 508 or ADA compliance
- Understanding of international accessibility requirements and their implications for global 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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