Assistive Technology QA Lead

4 weeks ago

Hyderabad, India Prachas Technologies Full time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Assistive Technology QA Lead to lead accessibility quality assurance efforts across web and mobile applications. This role will focus on WCAG 2.0/2.1 A/AA compliance, assistive technology validation, and cross-device testing, ensuring digital products are inclusive and meet regulatory standards.
As a QA lead, you will define accessibility test strategies, guide teams through manual and automated validation, and work closely with developers, product managers, and accessibility specialists to deliver high-quality, accessible user experiences.Key Responsibilities

  • Accessibility QA Leadership
  • Define, implement, and maintain accessibility QA strategy across projects.
  • Lead and mentor QA team members in assistive technology testing and WCAG compliance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to embed accessibility testing into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Assistive Technology Testing
  • Conduct manual validation using NVDA, JAWS, and keyboard-only navigation.
  • Perform smoke and regression testing for accessibility defects, across browsers and devices.
  • Validate color contrast, focus order, ARIA roles, and other critical accessibility attributes.
  • Automation & Test Management
  • Integrate accessibility checks into automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest).
  • Use Zephyr or similar tools to manage test cases, execute test cycles, and track coverage.
  • Provide detailed accessibility defect reporting and collaborate with dev teams for remediation.
  • Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure deliverables align with WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
  • Produce accessibility QA reports, dashboards, and compliance evidence for stakeholders.
  • Partner with clients to support VPAT creation and accessibility documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Education:
  • M.S. in Information Technology & Management (or equivalent).
  • Certifications:
  • IAAP CPWA (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility)
  • DHS Trusted Tester v5
  • ISTQB Certified Tester
  • Experience:
  • 12+ years in QA roles, with 5+ years focused on accessibility testing and leadership.
  • Proven track record of testing web-based platforms, mobile apps, and enterprise portals for accessibility compliance.

Technical Skills

  • Accessibility Testing: WCAG 2.0/2.1 A/AA, Section 508, ADA compliance
  • Assistive Technologies: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Testing Tools: WAVE, AChecker, BrowserStack, Chrome DevTools, Postman
  • Automation Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, PyTest
  • Other: Zephyr for test case management, Adobe Acrobat Pro for PDF validation

Preferred Experience

  • Leading QA for large-scale healthcare, education, or e-commerce platforms.
  • Experience with cross-browser/device matrix testing using cloud tools (e.g., BrowserStack).
  • Familiarity with accessibility testing for responsive design and mobile-first solutions.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset with a passion for delivering inclusive, user-centered solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹608, ₹1,960,671.57 per year

Work Location: In person

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