The main function of a Web Accessibility Consultant is to identify the top problem areas or issues impacting the Customer Experience for customers with disabilities, provide guidance to site owners on how address issues, and help to coordinate accessibility assessment program.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform accessibility assessment of web sites across multiple teams, log bugs, generate reports and follow up on remediation activities.
• Work across web teams and disciplines to deliver significant improvements in identified areas.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to execute Website Accessibility requirements.
• Provide guidance on Accessibility best practices and remediation activities to various teams
• Coordinate with Teams to schedule accessibility assessment, track progress on resolution of issues and overall compliance state across the division.

Required Qualifications: 

• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field is a preference for this role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for coordination with stakeholders across the division.
• Ability to represent the complexities of Accessibility to technical and non-technical audiences
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with different teams and projects.
• Experience with web publishing process

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 5+ years experience with Certified in Accessibility as Trusted Tester ( Help coordinate accessibility assessment and create detailed reports)
• Minimum 5+ years experience with Accessible Rich Internet Applications, accesibility standards, accessible HTML/JS, mobile accessibility
• Minimum 5+ years experience with Strong written & verbal skills, and strong attention to detail
• Minimum 5+ years experience with using Screen Readers such as NVDA and JAWS strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $59.80 to $66.45 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Our client is a large technology company based in Redmond, Washington with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They develop computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. This company enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Working here, you will be part of a company that values:

• Innovation
• Diversity and inclusion
• Corporate social responsibility
• AI
• Trustworthy computing

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.