[Trainer-talk] open position at SAS?

[Jeanine Kay Lineback]

The following job opportunity just came across my desk. If you aren’t interested, perhaps you know someone who is.

Below the email for the job posting, I pasted the details listed when you go to the job posting.  

 

From: Ed Summers [mailto:Ed.Summers at sas.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 9:37 AM
To: Ed Summers
Subject: Recommendation for open position at SAS?

 

Hello Friends,

 

We just posted a job opening for an Accessibility Tester on the SAS accessibility team. We are looking for someone that uses assistive technology on a daily basis. 

 

I know that many of you have worked with outstanding students in the past that are now in the workforce. I would greatly appreciate it if you could scan your memories for the students that stood out as rock stars. Some of the hard requirements are tech-savvy, great communication skills, and a Bachelors degree. Please feel free to share this email or send me their name and contact info.

 

Here’s the link to the job posting:

 

https://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en <https://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=20008291> &job=20008291

 

The position will be open for a few days or a few weeks at most. Candidates must apply online using the link above to be considered for the position.

 

Best,

Ed

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Ed Summers

Senior Manager, Accessibility and Applied Assistive Technology

Got data? Get SAS … THE POWER TO KNOW

www.sas.com/accessibility

ed.summers at sas.com

 

 

 Job Description 

Development Tester-20008291

 

Description 

The mission of the SAS accessibility team is to enable people of all abilities to access the power of analytics. We are creating innovative technology that enables students and professionals with disabilities to analyze data, gain insights that drive scientific discovery, and make timely informed decisions in the business world. Learn more at www.sas.com/accessibility. 

As a tester on the SAS accessibility team, you will use your knowledge of users with disabilities, accessibility standards, and assistive technologies to improve SAS products, documentation, training, and support materials.

Primary responsibilities:

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• Test SAS products during development and report accessibility defects using SAS’ defect tracking system. 

• Share test results with customers using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and similar forms. 

• Collaborate with designers and developers to create interactions that delight all SAS users.  

• Collaborate with development and product managers to prioritize accessibility defects and features. 

• Collaborate with technical writers to share information with end users in the form of product documentation, videos, and/or white papers.

• Share your accessibility subject matter expertise with SAS RD staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications 

 

Essential qualifications:

 

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.

• Excellent working knowledge of at least one screen reader such as VoiceOver, JAWS, or NVDA.

• Intimate understanding of the ways that people with disabilities use technology.

• Excellent working knowledge of accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) or the Section 508 Information and Communication Technology Guidelines.

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Additional qualifications:

 

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• Familiarity with agile development practices and testing techniques.

• Excellent written communication skills and a proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in writing. 

• Excellent verbal communication skills and a proven ability to establish productive working relationships.

• Proven ability to work productively alone or in teams.

• Proven ability to identify and complete the most important tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

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Preferences:

 

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• Experience using SAS products.

• Experience writing code using at least one modern programming language.

• Experience with web technologies and web component libraries.

• Experience with at least one accessibility API.

• Experience with accessibility testing tools or APIs.

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Additional Information:

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• SAS is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience.

• Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.

• SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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Job 

Software RD

 

Primary Location

US-NC-Cary

 

Organization 

SAS Institute Inc.

 

Job Posting 

Jul 29, 2015, 9:42:21 AM

 

Unposting Date 

Ongoing

* Classification Full-time