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Accessibility Tester Description

We are seeking an Accessibility Specialist to become part of a globally distributed team within one of EPAM's largest accounts.

As an Accessibility Tester, you will be responsible for the quality assurance of designated products with a focus on internal quality control. To excel in this position, you should have a comprehensive understanding of accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), possess a robust knowledge of assistive technologies, automated testing tools, and have a solid background in accessibility testing. Additionally, you should have exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and experience working collaboratively within a team.

We foster an agile, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere that values diverse perspectives, innovative designs, and encourages experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the end-to-end quality assurance process for a broad product portfolio, managing the testing request backlog and completing testing assignments
• Work closely and communicate with key stakeholders in Design, Product Management, and Product Engineering to support testing activities throughout the product development lifecycle
• Assist the Testing Lead in ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and alignment with expectations for all testing assignments
• Conduct quality audits and recommend strategies to reduce quality discrepancies
• Show expertise in handling complex products and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Set a positive example in cultivating a supportive team environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and respectful dialogue

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information science, information design, computer science, or equivalent industry experience
• Over 3 years of experience in an accessibility-related role
• Understanding of WCAG 2.1 (AA) guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility-related software, including JAWS, NVDA, and automated testing tools
• Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar platforms for bug logging and tracking
• Proven ability to lead testing efforts across multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and the skill to interact with high-level stakeholders
• Curiosity and effectiveness in challenging situations and managing divergent stakeholder needs
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Proficiency in English

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Relocation within our 50+ offices
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O’Reilly, Cloud Guru
  • Language classes in English and Polish for foreigners
• We cover it all:
  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

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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