Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility Specialist 

Active participation in Planning, Refinement, Daily, and Retrospective meetings. Analysis of system features from a digital accessibility perspective. Identification of access risks and barriers. Definition of accessibility testing approaches, aligned with WCAG guidelines, applicable legislation (e.g., Brazilian Inclusion Law), and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan, design, and execute testing activities focused on digital accessibility.
• Provide effort and time estimates for accessibility test execution.
• Work proactively with product and development teams to ensure accessibility criteria are embedded in feature planning and specifications.
• Support the definition of acceptance criteria related to accessibility requirements.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing on websites, mobile applications, and internal systems.
• Identify access barriers and provide practical recommendations for compliance.
• Promote a culture of accessibility through training sessions, workshops, and technical guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical and executive reports on accessibility compliance and track progress over time.

Education: 
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Analysis and Development, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Design, or related fields.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced English (technical reading, writing, and communication skills)
• Advanced knowledge of WCAG 2.1 guidelines or higher
• Familiarity with relevant accessibility legislation
• ISTQB CTFL / CTFL-AT certification

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in Software Quality Assurance
• At least 2 years of proven, hands-on experience in digital accessibility testing