Software Engineer III

Walmart eCommerce is looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for driving digital inclusion. This role is to serve as the Walmart internal testing team lead. This individual will be responsible for conducting & prioritizing accessibility testing projects, classifying bugs based on WCAG SC, creating tickets, and working with cross-functional teams to resolve and escalate issues. This associate will have the opportunity to partner alongside developers and business partners to resolve issues and evolve the quality of our digital experiences to ensure they are accessible to all users.

Responsibilities:

Execute & Drive manual Accessibility testing for web and app experiences
Lead internal testing team on manual Accessibility testing for web and app experiences to include: Estimation of testing, prioritization of team assigned tasks
Coach team on working with the application teams to resolve any issues that arise out of the testing process.
Lead engineering office hours, implement training for application teams, support internal testing team to lead technical discussions on features they test.
Report and escalate any issues that may affect the schedule, budget, or quality of the product or the testing process.
Act as an Accessibility SME representative when interacting with application teams and vendors.
Coach team on reporting and troubleshooting of bugs to identify the root cause of the issue (e.g. code inspection, AT/browser compatibility checks)
Effectively communicate test plans, test results, and test metrics to team.
Partner with the product and engineers to ensure all areas of the application are fully tested and issues are clearly logged and prioritized consistently.


Experience :

Bachelor's Degree and 3+ Year of Accessibility testing experience
In depth knowledge of the following languages: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, WAI-ARIA,
Assistive Technology Tools: JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, switch device, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking, VoiceControl
Experience using testing tools: aXe, WAVE, Color Contrast Analyzer, Accessible Name & Description Inspector (ANDI),
Performing accessibility testing on Windows/macOS with various browsers including Chrome/Safari/Firefox/IE
Experience performing accessibility testing of native mobile applications on Android and iOS
Strong knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 and section 508 with the ability to independently classify issues based on SC


Competencies:

Ability to take lead on WM internal day to day testing activities
Ability to manage workload independently and perform in a fast paced environment
Cross functional partnership
Strong written and oral communication skills


Preferred qualifications:

React Native
iOS and Android app development
Proficient with Charles Proxy
Experience in defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla, AMP, ARC, etc.)
Certifications: IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Certified as a DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Version 5 (TTV5)


Benefits & Perks
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

About Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world's largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.2 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service, or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field OR 4 years' experience in software engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...
221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America