Accessibility/Remediation Specialist
SymSoft Solutions, United States
Job Description
SymSoft is a design and technology company looking for a Accessibility/Remediation Specialist to join our fast-growing design team in North Natomas one of the most convenient Sacramento neighborhoods right here in the heart of California.
At SymSoft Solutions, we create compelling Digital Experiences to truly connect organizations with their customers - using data analytics to personalize the experiences, providing online services and factual data using state-of-the-art technologies. Our award-winning solutions contribute to saving water, restoring wetlands, reducing emissions, responding to natural disasters, and uncovering government waste.
Your skills in delivering top-notch experiences with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2.1 with ADA, Section 508 will contribute to our award-winning digital solutions. You will work with high-profile organizations to improve how they deliver content and provide services to end customers, by integrating Web CMS and custom web/mobile applications.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct quality assurance evaluations for the websites in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- Perform accessibility evaluations for web pages.
- Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508.
- Suggest necessary support procedures and training documentation and collaborating with web developers on WCAG compliant designs
- Develop and maintain processes for testing web applications for WCAG compliance.
- Training customers on accessibility and assist in identifying strategies and solutions for IT accessibility.
- Creating guidelines and alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2.1 standards and Section 508 rules.
- Designs and delivers training and course materials for Customer and staff in the areas of web accessibility, accessible online course materials, and accessible digital media.
- Perform complete audits and validation testing on documents, based upon Section 508 and/or W3C WCAG accessibility guidelines.
- Remediate MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and PDF documents
- Write detailed findings to document identified issues and recommend potential solutions and best practices for remediation of accessibility violations.
Requirements
- Experience in remediating and testing electronic documents (PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for Section 508 compliance using both automation testing tools and Manual testing.
- Experience in remediating and testing web pages and web applications with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2.1 compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- Experience in training and creating material/processes for both customers and developers.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with WCAG 2.0/2.1 accessibility standards and guidelines.
- Prioritize tasks as they are received in order to adhere to requested timelines for both web pages and document remediation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Use Assistive Technologies, such as screen reader software (JAWS, NVDA, WindowEyes, Adobe), and Accessibility test tools.
Desirable:
- Experience with web technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Xml, and Web content management systems).
- Knowledge of HTML semantics/tagging, Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA), hyperlink integrity, and remediation of Section 508 accessibility issues.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision plan and Life Insurance, paid time off and holidays.
- Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, teas and coffees.
- Cool projects that will get attention.