Accessibility Tester
An Accessibility Specialist / Tester for a Design System ensures that UI components are fully inclusive and compliant with WCAG standards before they reach production. They partner with designers and developers to catch barriers early, saving massive remediation costs later.
Desirable Certifications
IAAP CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) or WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist).
Qualifications
* Manual accessibility testing (screen readers, keyboard, focus management)
* WCAG 2.2 AA knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge to designers and developers
* Designing and executing accessibility test plans
* Functional and visual QA testing across web and native app environments
* Providing clear, actionable accessibility defect remediation guidance to engineering teams
* Experience working within or alongside design systems; strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA; experience with assistive technologies
* Author structured acceptance criteria and test plans for Optus design system components, covering all variants and states, across relevant assistive technology and environment combinations
* Operate autonomously and partner closely with design and engineering teams
* Contribute to reusable guidance and accessibility documentation
Key Responsibilities
* Requirement gathering: analyze and add accessibility defects from current state; update and maintain the Design System accessibility defect backlog; audit industry best practices for accessibility across design systems.
* Discovery & Design Review: align designers and developers on component scope, behavior, and accessibility expectations; own accessibility reviews for all component contributions across design and development phases; ensure design proposals align with WCAG 2.2 AA requirements before implementation; advocate for inclusive design by influencing content structure, interaction patterns, and UI/UX decisions.
* Code & testing: ensure components adhere to acceptance criteria; follow ARIA and HTML accessibility best practices; design and execute comprehensive accessibility test plans across Storybook, web platforms, and native mobile applications (iOS and Android); perform manual and regression testing, including using JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack across desktop, mobile web, and native environments; identify accessibility defects and document findings in clear, actionable, prioritized reports; partner with developers to support remediation by providing guidance on resolving accessibility issues and validating fixes through retesting.
* Documentation & guidance: produce and maintain accessibility documentation and usage guidance for design system components based on user needs and industry best practices; translate accessibility requirements and outcomes into practical guidance that supports teams in building accessible experiences consistently.
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