Accessibility (a11y) Specialist

### Role overview XTGlobal is seeking an **Accessibility Specialist** to validate and improve the accessibility of web forms being modernized on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). Working alongside developers, QA, and business analysts, you will evaluate AEM Adaptive Forms converted from legacy Adobe (LiveCycle/XFA) and HTML forms against **WCAG 2.1 Level AA**, identify conformance gaps, and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance. You will act as the team accessibility subject-matter expert, helping shift accessibility into design and development so that compliance is built in rather than retrofitted reducing rework and ensuring forms reach client review already conformant. ### Key responsibilities - Evaluate AEM Adaptive Forms for conformance to **WCAG 2.1 Level AA** (and Section 508 / applicable standards) using both automated tooling and structured manual testing. - Perform manual accessibility testing with assistive technologies **screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)**, keyboard-only navigation, screen magnification, and high-contrast / zoom / reflow scenarios. - Validate the elements most critical to accessible forms, including Focus tab order logical, labels, headers help text, input prompts instructions, error handling, and broader form accessibility. - Provide **developer-friendly remediation guidance mapped to specific WCAG success criteria, with concrete, AEM-appropriate recommendations at the HTML / CSS / ARIA level.** - Partner with design and development during grooming to define accessible patterns and a reusable accessible component library and contribute accessibility criteria to the team Definition of Done. - Integrate and triage **automated accessibility checks** (axe-core / axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, IBM Equal Access, Pa11y) filtering false positives and confirming findings manually. - Produce accessibility audit findings, conformance reports, and supporting documentation (e.g., **VPAT / ACR**) for internal and client review. - Verify accessibility of generated documents (e.g., tagged / accessible PDFs) where forms produce them. - Support UAT and client accessibility reviews; retest and track defects to closure. - Mentor developers and QA on accessible development and testing practices and keep the team current on evolving standards (WCAG 2.1 / 2.2, WAI-ARIA, ADA Title II, Section 508). ### Requirements Required qualifications - 3+ years of hands-on digital accessibility testing and remediation experience. - Strong, practical command of **WCAG 2.1 Level AA** success criteria; working knowledge of **WAI-ARIA** and **Section 508**. - Proficiency with **assistive technologies** (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack) and manual testing techniques, including keyboard-only operation. - Hands-on experience with **automated accessibility tools** (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, IBM Equal Access, or Pa11y). - Ability to read and interpret **HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA** well enough to diagnose issues and advise developers on fixes. - Demonstrated experience testing **web forms** specifically labels, fieldsets/grouping, dynamic content, and error handling. - Excellent **written communication** for remediation guidance and audit reporting; a collaborative, advisory working style. Preferred qualifications - Experience with **Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms / Adaptive Forms** and/or legacy **Adobe LiveCycle (XFA) forms**. - **UI/UX design** experience (interaction design, usability, design systems) *a plus, but not required*. - Accessibility certification such as **IAAP CPACC** or **WAS** (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies / Web Accessibility Specialist), or **DHS Trusted Tester**. - Accessible document (**PDF / PDF-UA**) remediation experience. - Public-sector / government project experience and familiarity with VPAT/ACR authoring. - Familiarity with **WCAG 2.2** (the current published version) in addition to 2.1. ### What success looks like - Forms reach client review already conformant accessibility is confirmed, not discovered late. - Developers have clear, reusable accessible patterns, and repeat findings decline over time. - Accessibility defects are caught early, documented clearly, and closed efficiently. Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.