[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Vispero; Accessibility Engineer, Hiring Remotely

[Jan Lattuca]

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2019 02:18:01 +0000
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Vispero;
Accessibility Engineer, Hiring Remotely
To: "blind-philly-comp at freelists.org" <blind-philly-comp at freelists.org>

Accessibility Engineer
Vispero
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United States
Accessibility Engineer

Location: Remote

At Vispero, you’ll be part of a global team enhancing solutions that
make a difference in people’s lives. Vispero is the world’s leading
assistive technology provider for the visually impaired and owner of
the brands AI Squared, Enhanced Vision, Freedom Scientific, Optelec,
The Paciello Group and Interactive Accessibility. All the Vispero
brands have a long history of developing and providing innovative
solutions for blind and low vision individuals, helping them to reach
their full potential. The Accessibility Engineer will help ensure
accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older
users, with an emphasis on accessibility of Web technologies and
guidelines, mobile accessibility, and native applications. The
successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task a
variety of demanding assignments without a degradation of work
quality.

About You…

Excellent decision making and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communications
Detail oriented with ability to pay attention to minute details for a
project or task
Self- motivated with the ability to be internally inspired to perform
a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or
initiative
Motivated and quick learner able to work independently and as a team member
Ethical and can demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and
accepted standards
Able to work both independently and in team environment
Accountable to accept responsibility for your actions
Reliable, dependable and trustworthy
Honest with integrity
Team Player
Responsibilities

Engage in rapid prototyping in support of research and standards
developments to evaluate potential technical solutions
Collaborate with other team members to find the best solution for the client
Perform accessibility audits of web pages, desktop applications, and
mobile apps, using accessibility testing tools and assistive
technology products
Write up audit reports, describing accessibility issues and
recommendations for resolving them
Write VPATs
Provide accessibility training to clients, on-site and off-site
Answer accessibility related questions, through helpdesk tickets and
client conference calls
Provide accessibility support to developer teams, either through
consultancy or through contributing code
Keep up to date with latest developments in the field of accessibility
and related standards
Be proficient with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI ARIA. Display
knowledge about the accessibility benefits and obstacles these
techniques provide.
Basic Qualifications

5 years accessibility experience
Have in-depth knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods
Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with
disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of the web
Effective working knowledge of accessibility verification tools,
assistive technologies, and accessibility standards
Strong background in web development with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, WAI-ARIA
Experience with assistive technologies across multiple platforms,
including screen readers, magnification, and read-aloud tools
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree/relevant experience.
If you have a passion for excellence and want to work with an
outstanding team of experts, working in an exciting, challenging, fast
paced environment for the world’s leading assistive technology
company.

Job Type: Full-time

1 day ago
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