Accessibility Engineer

Job Description

The Accessibility PMO seeks a strategic and technically fluent Accessibility Engineer to lead the organization's Shift

Left Accessibility initiative. This role pioneers the integration of accessibility practices into SDLC, infusing automated

scanning and inclusive standards across web and mobile development cycles. You'll drive policy, tooling, process

redesign, and vendor collaboration to accelerate enterprise accessibility maturity delivering impact from ideation

to release.

· Audit Bell's digital products to ensure accessibility compliance and conformance with WCAG 2.1 (and latest

version), AODA, Section 508, and AMA standards.

· Execute accessibility test plans and scenarios, including testing with various assistive technologies like screen

readers (JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, Talkback), screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

· Perform automated accessibility assessments using tools like Siteimprove, WAVE, AXE, AChecker and so on. Also

perform additional assessments for Color code compliance using Color Contrast Analyzer (CCA).

· Identify accessibility barriers, document issues, and collaborate with development teams to implement effective

solutions.

· Conduct code reviews with a focus on HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, and jQuery to identify accessibility barriers

related to code/page structure.

· Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Managers, designers, and developers to implement inclusive design

practices and accessible code solutions.

· Provide expert guidance and support on accessibility best practices, inclusive design principles, and remediation

strategies for identified issues for accessibility for web and mobile content.

· Develop, document, and implement internal accessibility policies, processes, and frameworks aligned with

SDLC.

· Provide training and mentorship to delivery teams on accessibility best practices and inclusive development

techniques.

· Maintain awareness of industry tools and trends, including platforms from Level Access and Deque.

Requirements

· Proficient in working with assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, Talkback, Speech recognition

software

· Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery

· Hands-on experience using accessibility testing tools and browser plugins like WAVE, AXE, AChecker,

Siteimprove and so on.

· Expertise with WCAG 2.1 (and latest version), AODA, AMA and Section 508 standards

· Strong understanding of color contrast, usability, and responsive design

· Ability to identify accessibility gaps and propose technical and UX solutions

· Good communication and collaboration skills

· Certifications in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, Trusted tester)

· Experience with Agile development methodologies.

· Experience with mobile accessibility and responsive design testing.