About this role
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accessibility Specialist. In this role, you will work alongside designers, product managers, and developers to ensure our products align with the highest accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2. Your expertise and dedication will champion inclusive design and development practices throughout the organization, delivering optimal user experiences.
#LI-DNI#EasyApply Responsibilities Review ongoing product designs with stakeholders to ensure accessibility compliance with global standards Provide real-time feedback and guidance to design teams regarding accessibility best practices Annotate final designs for seamless handoff to the Product Team, ensuring alignment with client accessibility standards Collaborate with UX Designers to clarify accessibility requirements and convert them into actionable solutions Communicate accessibility outcomes and deliverables effectively with clients and cross-functional teams Plan and manage accessibility roadmaps, create detailed backlogs, and define stories to integrate accessibility into development cycles Conduct audits and assessments of designs, prototypes, and applications for WCAG 2.2 compliance Partner with developers throughout the development lifecycle to provide technical support and resolve accessibility issues Stay informed about updates in global accessibility standards and advocate for their adoption within the team Requirements 3+ years of professional experience in accessibility engineering and inclusive design practices Expertise in applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) to web and mobile designs Proficiency in accessibility testing tools, screen readers, and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) Background in creating and annotating accessible design components for handoff to development teams Skills in backlog management, roadmap creation, and prioritizing accessibility stories within Agile frameworks Understanding of working with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and other stakeholders Capability to provide constructive, actionable feedback and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Proficiency in using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to evaluate accessibility B2 level of English or higher Nice to have Familiarity with ARIA practices for creating accessible, interactive components Knowledge of mobile accessibility standards and responsive design challenges Showcase of impactful accessibility initiatives executed with large distributed teams We offer Career plan and real growth opportunities Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions International Mobility Plan within 25 countries Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more English classes with a certified teacher Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more) Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more) Flexible work schedule and dress code Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus) Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members) 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit Grocery coupons 30 days December bonus Employee Stock Purchase Plan 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st) Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. By applying to our role, you are agreeing that your personal data may be used as in set out in EPAM's Privacy Notice and Policy.