Senior Accessibility Specialist

We are thrilled to invite a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accessibility Specialist to join our global team.
In this role, you will collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure our products meet the highest accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2. Your expertise and attention to detail will drive inclusive design and development practices across our organization, ensuring the best possible experiences for all users.

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Responsibilities

• Review ongoing product designs with stakeholders to ensure accessibility compliance with global standards
• Provide real-time feedback and guidance to design teams on accessibility best practices
• Annotate the final designs for a smooth handoff to the Product Team, ensuring alignment with the client's accessibility standards
• Collaborate with UX Designers to clarify accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
• Communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams on accessibility outcomes and deliverables
• Plan and manage accessibility roadmaps, create detailed backlogs, and define stories to integrate accessibility into development cycles
• Conduct thorough audits and assessments of designs, prototypes, and applications for compliance with WCAG 2.2
• Partner with developers during the development lifecycle to provide technical support and ensure that accessibility issues are promptly addressed
• Stay informed of changes to global accessibility standards and advocate for their implementation within the team

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in accessibility engineering and inclusive design practices
• Expertise in applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) to web and mobile designs
• Proficiency in accessibility testing tools, screen readers, and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Background in creating and annotating accessible design components for handoff to development teams
• Skills in backlog management, roadmap creation, and prioritizing accessibility stories within Agile frameworks
• Understanding of working within cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and other stakeholders
• Capability to provide constructive, actionable feedback and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in using common design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to evaluate accessibility
• B2 level of English or higher, with an emphasis on technical communication skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ARIA practices for accessible, interactive components
• Knowledge of mobile accessibility standards and responsive design considerations
• Showcase of successful accessibility initiatives delivered in collaboration with large distributed teams

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

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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