Overview

We are searching for a talented Lead Accessibility Tester to join our organization.

In this position, you will play a central role in shaping our accessibility vision and ensuring our products are usable by everyone. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, growth, and ongoing improvement. This is your chance to make a significant difference by championing accessibility excellence throughout our company.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and support a team of accessibility testers, providing mentorship and oversight to promote high standards and professional development
  • Oversee and perform accessibility testing and audits on assigned products, ensuring all WCAG issues are detected, documented, and resolved
  • Coordinate and lead testing and audit kickoff meetings, clearly communicating goals, schedules, and expectations to both stakeholders and team members
  • Demonstrate advanced testing expertise and ensure the team achieves productivity and quality objectives
  • Work closely with Design, Product Management, and Product Engineering teams to integrate accessibility testing throughout the development process
  • Collaborate with the Testing Lead and other leaders to guarantee timely, precise, and aligned completion of all testing assignments
  • Supervise the development and upkeep of process documentation in collaboration with subject matter experts
  • Recommend process enhancements, share feedback on testing tools and workflows, and drive the adoption of improvements across the team
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility policies and organizational guidelines
  • Keep up to date with changes in accessibility standards and industry best practices, sharing relevant knowledge with the team
  • Present testing outcomes, audit results, and actionable recommendations to stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information science, information design, computer science, a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in software or web testing, or a related technical field
  • Minimum of one year in a leadership or management role within development teams
  • Hands-on experience in accessibility testing, including at least one year in a mentoring or leadership position
  • Comprehensive understanding of WCAG 2.2 guidelines and their practical application in digital environments
  • Advanced skills with assistive technologies and accessibility tools, such as JAWS, NVDA, and automated testing platforms
  • Proven track record of coordinating testing efforts across multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in developing test plans and scripts, and leading teams through their execution
  • Ability to shape, refine, and enhance testing processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings to senior stakeholders
  • Skilled at navigating uncertainty, making sound decisions, and building consensus
  • English proficiency (written and spoken) at B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

  • Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools for tracking and managing bugs
  • Knowledge of Figma for collaborating on design and conducting accessibility reviews
  • Experience in UX Design to help create accessible user experiences

[GTS] Benefits (generic, except India)

  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn