QA Lead Accessibility WCAG INDIA Remote

Job Title: QA Lead Accessibility (508c) India Remote

12+ years’ experience needed

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

This role requires a meticulous attention to detail, leadership capabilities, and in-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts for accessibility compliance across web and mobile applications

• Ensure testing aligns with

  Section 508c

  standards and

  WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines

• Review the QA team’s test plans, scripts, execution, and reports for quality and completeness

• Create, manage, and maintain

  VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)

  documents for multiple products

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to identify and remediate accessibility issues

• Use accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Axe, WAVE)

• Train and mentor the QA team on accessibility testing practices

• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and coverage

• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a

  QA Lead

  or senior role

• Strong understanding of

  Section 508,

  WCAG 2.1/2.2, and accessibility testing practices

• Hands-on experience testing both

  web and mobile

  platforms for accessibility compliance

• Experience with VPAT documentation and regulatory compliance reporting

• Familiarity with testing tools such as

  Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple testing initiatives across different products

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused mindset

Nice to Have

• ISTQB or Certified Accessibility Tester (CPACC or WAS) certification

• Experience with automation tools like Selenium or Cypress

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, or similar test management tools