Senior Accessibility (Ax) Consultant

Role: Senior Accessibility (Ax) Consultant
The Senior Ax Consultant (SAC) is responsible for ensuring that day to day tasks are executed effectively by the team in accordance with the project plan. Along with creating the accessibility report, SAC reviews the report created by Accessibility Consultant (AC) for quality, mentors in the team and ensures that all processes and guidelines are followed. She/He is responsible to ensure consistency in the reports. In addition, the SAC also assists the Lead Accessibility Consultant in handling client queries and improving and overall processes. If required, she/he needs to work with remediation team to ensure appropriate accessibility solution is implemented for the issues reported.
Requirements:
8-12 years of experience in Accessibility
Expert knowledge of Accessibility principals and guidelines (WCAG 2.2, Section 508)
In depth knowledge and hands on experience of screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack), assistive tools (like CCA, WAT), etc.
Hands-On technical knowledge of HTML, CSS, JS, ARIA to provide real time solutions to team and help Remediation team fix accessibility issues.
Real time experience with evaluating accessibility on mobile devices and the solutions which work for mobiles
Real time experience with evaluating accessibility for non-HTML content and native apps.
Knowledge in JavaScript, JQuery and anyone of the JS framework(Angular, Node, React etc…) is an added advantage
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong business writing / report writing skills
Experience in team management
Ability to meet challenges head-on and work within strict deadlines
Responsibilities:
Adhere to the project plan by ensuring timely delivery of the allocated tasks
In complete sync with LAC and raises flag if any risk seen
Monitor the quality of the accessibility reports created by AC
Understand areas of business research and updates to accessibility world.
Identify critical issues with ease and provides resolutions
Exhibit confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when writing accessibility reports
Push creative and innovative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business and pragmatic solutions with project management
Frame and implement policies and procedures to ensure the best quality and productivity
Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions
Build effective working relationship within the team
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in todays fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.
Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.
If youre comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, wed love to hear from you!
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, were improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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