Tester

Local candidates only! Candidates willing to move to Colorado for this position will not be considered.

We’re looking for an Accessibility Tester to support the Office of Information Technology (OIT) applications. The primary objective is to ensure that all OIT applications comply with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience for individuals with disabilities.

Project Goals

The main goals of this engagement are to :

Identify accessibility issues in assigned OIT applications.

Ensure compliance with relevant accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508).

Provide actionable recommendations for remediation of identified accessibility barriers.

The Accessibility Tester will perform comprehensive accessibility testing on OIT applications as assigned. This includes, but is not limited to :

Manual testing using assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation).

Automated accessibility testing using appropriate tools.

Review of design specifications and wireframes for accessibility considerations.

Reporting of accessibility defects with detailed steps to reproduce and recommended solutions.

Collaboration with development, business and QA teams to ensure accessibility issues are understood and resolved.

Participation in accessibility review meetings and training sessions as required.

The Accessibility Tester will be responsible for delivering the following :

Detailed accessibility test plans.

Accessibility test reports, including identified issues, severity, and recommendations.

Defect reports for all accessibility findings in OIT's designated defect tracking system.

Summaries of accessibility findings and progress updates.

Documentation of best practices and accessibility guidelines as requested.

Accessibility Tester Responsibilities

Execute accessibility test cases thoroughly and accurately.

Follow the Accessibility Checklist for Testing Team

Document all findings and communicate them effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Provide expert advice on accessibility best practices and remediation strategies.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines.

Adhere to project timelines and OIT quality standards.

Acceptance Criteria

Deliverables will be considered accepted upon review and approval by OIT's designated representative, confirming that the work meets the specified requirements and quality standards.

The Accessibility Tester will report directly to Christine Coakley Manager - Enterprise Applications. Regular status updates will be provided through the SH weekly notes.

QUALIFICATIONS : Excellent communication (written and verbal) - Solid understanding of OOPS concepts - Hands on experience with API and Webservice Testing, Good understanding of traceability Matrix, test strategy, test planning, Good understanding of Agile / Jira process - Platforms include (Java, Mobile-PWA, SalesForce). Duties and Responsibilities : Sample Duties : - Perform hands on testing - Write detailed scenarios for releases including providing estimates for test planning - Review technical and business documents to prepare test cases