About this role
We are thrilled to invite a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accessibility Specialist to join our global team. In this role, you will collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure our products meet the highest accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2. Your expertise and attention to detail will drive inclusive design and development practices across our organization, ensuring the best possible experiences for all users.
#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 on accessibility best practices Annotate the final designs for a smooth handoff to the Product Team, ensuring alignment with the client's accessibility standards Collaborate with UX Designers to clarify accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable solutions Communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams on accessibility outcomes and deliverables Plan and manage accessibility roadmaps, create detailed backlogs, and define stories to integrate accessibility into development cycles Conduct thorough audits and assessments of designs, prototypes, and applications for compliance with WCAG 2.2 Partner with developers during the development lifecycle to provide technical support and ensure that accessibility issues are promptly addressed Stay informed of changes to global accessibility standards and advocate for their implementation 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 within cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and other stakeholders Capability to provide constructive, actionable feedback and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Proficiency in using common design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to evaluate accessibility B2 level of English or higher, with an emphasis on technical communication skills Nice to have Familiarity with ARIA practices for accessible, interactive components Knowledge of mobile accessibility standards and responsive design considerations Showcase of successful accessibility initiatives delivered in collaboration with large distributed teams We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Healthcare benefits Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn