Accessibility Tester

The opportunity

To work within IT Services and the wider Accessibility team to provide assurance on the accessibility of websites and browser based systems across UAL. To work with colleagues across the University to develop and conduct testing across all systems; educating others on how to test web pages and applications for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) compliance. 

About you

As an Accessibility Tester you will have proven experience of testing websites and browser based systems for WCAG 2.1 ‘AA’ compliance. You will have experience in assisting developers and/or suppliers in remediating defects; with a high attention to detail particularly around the writing and maintaining test data, test plans and reports. Your experience of testing techniques will include but not be limited to functional, non-functional, user acceptance, load and performance testing. You’ll have some experience in using Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools; alongside being an expert in some assistive technologies, such as JAWS and NVDA. The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities is crucial, as is the ability to build and maintain working relationships with customers and third party suppliers. Proven experience of resolving problems and communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences especially in the area of accessibility is essential.

Previous applicants to this role are not required to apply.