Lead Accessibility Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Lead Accessibility Specialist to join our global team.
In this role, you will lead collaboration with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure our products meet the highest accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2. Your strategic vision, leadership, and technical expertise will drive the integration of inclusive design and development practices across our organization, ensuring outstanding experiences for all users.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the review of ongoing product designs to ensure accessibility compliance with global standards
• Provide strategic guidance and feedback to design and development teams on accessibility best practices
• Set standards and establish processes for annotating final designs for a seamless handoff to the Product Team, ensuring alignment with accessibility benchmarks
• Collaborate closely with UX Designers to define accessibility requirements that translate into scalable and actionable solutions
• Communicate accessibility deliverables, outcomes, and expectations with clients, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Develop and implement accessibility strategies, roadmaps, and high-level backlogs, while ensuring integration across multiple development cycles
• Supervise and conduct comprehensive audits and assessments for designs, prototypes, and applications, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2
• Provide leadership and technical mentorship to developers, ensuring ongoing improvements to accessibility during the entire development lifecycle
• Monitor and respond proactively to changes in global accessibility standards, leading efforts to implement evolving practices across teams
• Act as a champion for accessibility across the organization, fostering a culture of inclusivity and knowledge-sharing within distributed teams

• 5+ years of professional experience in accessibility engineering and inclusive design
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Advanced expertise in implementing and advocating for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) across web and mobile platforms
• Deep understanding of accessibility testing tools, screen readers, assistive technologies, and methodologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and QA workflows)
• Proven ability to create, manage, and annotate accessible design components and frameworks for handoff to development teams
• Strong experience in backlog prioritization, roadmap execution, and leading accessibility initiatives within Agile environments
• Demonstrated success in driving collaboration across cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback and translate technical concepts for various audiences
• Proficiency in using advanced design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, with accessibility assessments forming a core part
• B2+ level of English or higher, focused on technical presentations, documentation, and stakeholder engagement

• In-depth knowledge of ARIA practices for complex, interactive components and their implementation
• Experience leading accessibility enhancements for mobile platforms and designing responsive solutions
• A portfolio showcasing successful accessibility transformations delivered in partnership with large global teams

• Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept)
• Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group)
• Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days)
• Discounts card
• English Training (English lessons, twice per week)
• Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company)
• Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers)
• Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company)
• External Agreements and Discounts
• Vacations: 14 calendar days a year