Mobile Accessibility Subject Matter Expert

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  • Job type

    Contract

  • Location

    CANADA - Remote

  • Profession

    Software Development

  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services

  • Pay

    Competitive Rate
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Exciting Contract remote opportunity - Mobile Accessibility SME

Your new company

A leading tech company is looking for a Mobile Accessibility expert for their banking client.

Your new role

Our client is searching for a Mobile Accessibility Subject-Matter Expert who will provide accessibility testing, coaching, and consulting to Native Mobile Agile teams. The person in this position will work directly with Agile teams to deliver high-value, accessible digital experiences, products & services to our customers. They will help teams find and fix accessibility issues and help them to identify opportunities to prevent them earlier in the process. A strong candidate for this role will be passionate about serving customers with disabilities, deeply familiar with WCAG, and comfortable working within a cross-functional team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Work with development teams and help them implement new native applications (iOS, Android) that are accessible or fix accessibility problems in existing applications
  • Help integrate accessibility testing into the development process
  • Partner with cross-functional teams such as Developers, Designers, Quality Assurance, Content Contributors and Product Owners to execute accessibility requirements
  • Identify and clearly document accessibility issues
  • Validate accessibility requirements and accessibility expected behaviors documented in Jira
  • Validate accessibility evidence in Jira provided by QE’s, and clarify expected behaviors if not met
  • Identify and clearly document recommendations for accessibility improvements and/or remediation
  • Perform WCAG assessments on digital assets
What you'll need to succeed
An ideal candidate would be certified with one or more of the following Certifications from the International Accessibility Association of Professionals (IAAP):
  • IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
  • IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
  • IAAP Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
  • IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS)
For this role, the following background and experience are recommended:
  • At least 5 years of current experience developing iOS and Android native applications, with at least 7 years of total experience in software development preferred
  • Accessibility testing experience with the following screen readers or Assistive Technology:
    1. TalkBack (Android)
    2. Switch Access (Android)
    3. VoiceOver (iOS)
    4. Voice Control (iOS)
    5. External Keyboard Support (iOS and Android)
  • Experience in professional Digital Accessibility testing
  • Experience in evaluating native mobile applications for at least WCAG 2.0 A/AA conformance
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
What you'll get in return
  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive hourly rate based on experience and skills.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Inclusive, collaborative, and respectful team culture.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to grow your skills through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone:  4162038090