Accessibility Engineer

If you are passionate about working in a challenging, and continuously learning environment, keep reading 👇


We are WIRIS, a software development company headquartered in Barcelona, with an office in Long Beach, California.🌞 Our mission is to make people’s STEM work more meaningful.🚀

We develop tools for the education, scientific, and publishing communities, working with the biggest players like Google Workspace, Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Microsoft Office. You can find us everywhere!


Follow us on Instagram @lifeatwiris to get a sneak peek into our vibrant company culture!


Don't miss this exciting opportunity to contribute your experience as an Accessibility Engineer and help shape the future of WIRIS.


All our job offers are open to people with a disability certification.



WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Partner with the Product Manager and the Development team of the assigned project to define acceptance criteria regarding accessibility for upcoming features.
Create and update accessibility test cases and perform requirements traceability to ensure all specifications are tested and accounted for.
Execute accessibility testing either manually or automatically.
Collaborate with the squads to prepare the accessibility testing activities and report the test results.
Keep track of the accessibility compliance of Wiris’ products. Report and follow up on accessibility issues in our products.
Author accessibility training to Engineering, Product designs, and Content creators on accessibility best practices and testing practices. Continuously train the QA team members on accessibility testing.
Document accessibility testing knowledge, testing techniques, and issues workarounds.
Follow the state of the art on accessible software development guidelines and standards as well as development and testing practices and tools.
Participate in Quality Assurance team initiatives.
Spread a quality assurance culture within the organization.


WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCEED IN THIS POSITION?

Knowledge of accessibility in the software industry.
Knowledge of the most important accessibility standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), Section 508, and VPATs.
Knowledge of accessibility testing tools such as Lighthouse and Accessibility Insights.
Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Knowledge of source code management tools such as git.
Knowledge of bug reporting with thorough explanations and all the necessary information needed.
Knowledge of working with bug-tracking software.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Fluent in Spanish and English. Written and verbal communication must be fluent and the candidate must be able to write technical thorough documentation.


WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

Full-time permanent position.
Competitive salary + optional flex salary plan.
Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment.
Private health insurance.
Birthday day off, in addition to your vacation days off.
Unlimited access to Udemy Business.
In-house English and Spanish lessons to improve your knowledge.
A great work environment in Barcelona city center.
All the coffee you can drink, fresh fruit, and yogurt.


WHAT DO WE CARE ABOUT?

People first: We are a people-oriented company.
Contribution: We want to leave our mark.
Courage: We are brave and determined.
Leadership: We have the aspiration to transform.


Wiris, where everyone matters, work is fun, and growth never ends. 🚀


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who may contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.