[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Accessibility Consultant: Remote: Ampcus Inc.

[Jan Lattuca]

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2020 06:15:40 -0400
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Accessibility
Consultant: Remote: Ampcus Inc.
To: Philadelphia Computer Users Group for the Blind and Visually
Impaired <blind-philly-comp at groups.io>

Accessibility Consultant
Ampcus Inc, Remote  11 hours ago
Accessibility, Agile, Android development, Best practices, CSS,
Collaboration, Creativity, Data analysis, Data visualization, HTML5,
JAWS, JavaScript, NVDA, Presentations, Qualitative research, Statistics,
Systems analysis and design, Test estimation, UX, Software engineering,
Usability, Usability testing, WAI, WCAG, Web development, iOS development
Contract W2
Depends on Experience
Job Description
Ampcus Inc. is a Global leader in end-to-end IT Business Solutions and
Services with latest technologies. We are listed among the top 50
fastest growing companies in USA. We work closely with our clients for
Talent acquisition.

Note: Remote position but consultant should be in United States

Duties:

Act as technical accessibility SME liaison to the Software Engineering
and QA teams.
Advocate for and educate technology teams about accessibility best
practices.
Conduct and support accessibility testing efforts, automated and manual.
Document technical accessibility best practices for the organization to
adhere to.
Analyze existing applications for accessibility issues and work with
developers and designers to define and implement solutions.
Work with diverse team of product owners, UX designers, and developers
in fast paced environment, with quick iterative cycles.
Support development of an accessibility data and measurement program.
Conduct accessibility-focused qualitative research using a variety of
methods including user testing, interviews, surveys, artifact research
(chat, call, email transcripts, etc.), journal studies, etc.
Skills:

Experience working in an Agile environment
5+ years of experience in accessible (508/WCAG) analysis, design,
development and/or testing
Subject Matter Expertise in WCAG 2.0, Section 508, ADA, other
accessibility laws and standards
Knowledge of correct use and limitations of WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich
Internet Applications) in web application development
Passion for making websites and applications accessible to all users
Experience using Accessibility testing tools as well as screen readers
such as JAWS, NVDA, and Voiceover
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and iOS/Android development best
practices with the ability to research and recommend solutions in these
various technologies in collaboration with developers
Thorough, methodical, and creative with extreme attention to detail
Expert at time management as well as working & finding answers to
questions independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills,
customer service and interpersonal skills
Understanding of SDLC and the technical and business challenges that
come with development of a product
Understanding of UX, design techniques and principles
Social science research methods (e.g. usability, surveys, observation),
qualitative and quantitative data analysis, foundational statistics
Data visualization and presentation skills (in addition to analysis and
research skills)
Education:

BA/BS in related field; advanced degree in Cognitive Science,
Statistics, Human- Psychology, Computer Science, Computer Interaction or
related field preferred.
Regards,

Sufiyan Shaikh

Lead – Talent Acquisition

Ampcus Inc.

703-997-9381 - Direct
https://www.dice.com/jobs/detail/accessibility-consultant-ampcus-inc/10115448/6716297?utm_source=Server&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=d_u_a_000_job_03&utm_campaign=Job%2BAlerts

-- 
David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
JAWS Certified, 2019

WWW.DavidGoldfield.org



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