ADA Web Accessibility Specialist
Company: STI
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
ADA Web Accessibility Specialist Atlanta, GA 8-12 Months Duties
and Responsibilities As a Web Accessibility Specialist, you will
lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated
accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies. Conduct
accessibility testing using a combination of automated tools and
manual testing (including testing with assistive technologies) to
evaluate the level of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) and other applicable standards and regulatory
requirements. Create, document, and manage test plans, testcases,
and scripts across multiple projects based on software requirements
and design documents. Conduct functional, end-to-end, and
regression testing of applications to ensure functionality,
reliability, and quality. Create and maintain test scripts,
standards, guidelines, and playbooks for accessibility testing and
development best practices. Document and report defects, issues,
and areas of improvement as well as manage and prioritize critical
ADA defects. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Clients to
understand requirements and provide feedback. Act as a subject
matter expert for testing web and mobile applications for
accessibility. Participate in system designs, Support, and foster
usability testing and research for accessibility. Provide ad-hoc,
project-based team training for ADA awareness, implement solutions,
and foster innovation through accessibility. Preferred
Qualifications: ·Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT,
MIS,Engineering, or related fields. ·7 years of experience as a
Quality Analyst withdemonstrated knowledge of quality assurance
methodology and practices. · Hands-on experience with automated
test tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab. ·
In-depth, working knowledge of ADA tools and standards for
accessibility testing (i.e., WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI, and other
automated tools or applications). · 5 years of experience in User
Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital products
adhere to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA)
within agile projects. · Ability to provide solutions for testers
and development teams by applying best practices. Ability to
provide direction and lead QA testers. · Ability to effectively
utilize assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover,
TalkBack, and other manual and automated testing tools across
multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems. · Certified
Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility
Specialist (WAS) certification. · Working knowledge of HTML5 and
CSS. NOTE: While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this
position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial
contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated
to be renewed July 1st
Keywords: STI, North Atlanta , ADA Web Accessibility Specialist, IT / Software / Systems , Atlanta, Georgia
