Role Overview
We are looking for an Accessibility Tester to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure that digital services comply with accessibility standards, making them inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities. You will play a critical role in evaluating and improving the accessibility of GOV.UK digital services.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance Testing: Ensure compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 AA or AAA and Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.
2. Assistive Technology Testing: Test compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies such as magnifiers, speech input, and braille output devices.
3. Audit & Evaluation: Conduct audits on web applications using a range of tools, both automated and manual, to assess accessibility compliance.
4. Issue Documentation & Remediation: Document accessibility issues, provide remediation guidance, and offer insight into the root causes of identified issues.
5. User Testing: Conduct user testing with individuals who have access needs identified in user personas to ensure digital services are fully inclusive.
6. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest accessibility standards, tools, and technol...