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Kforce UX Web Accessibility Specialist in Saint Louis, Missouri
Kforce has a client in search of a UX Web Accessibility Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.Duties:
Clearly summarize accessibility findings and provide recommendations for remediation, including code-level recommendations and solutions
Facilitate team playbacks and training sessions in an effective way that focuses on creating a shared understanding to improve quality of work and execution of firm standards
Create and apply business and technical knowledge to ensure adherence to Web Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.0/2.1) to ensure high-quality recommendations are made for business and enterprise software solutions
Develop, coordinate, and implement services, programs, and activities in coordination with various stakeholders to support firm accessibility initiatives
Build and maintain effective partnerships with firm peers to increase the awareness and importance of digital accessibility on campus and advance the accessibility of the firm's public web properties and digital artifacts
Serve as an effective spokesperson for digital accessibility
Establish and maintain effective relationships across departments, business areas, and vendors
Demonstrated ability to drive multiple development efforts varying in size and complexity that make accessibility impacts for all users of Edward Jones systems; Development engagements can last from several months to multiple years in duration
Own self-development, staying current with digital accessibility techniques and tools, and demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking
Works independently utilizing the POUR Methodology of web accessibility (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust), UX standards, and IS Standards, escalating issues to leaders as needed
Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Instructional Design or Computer Science preferred, or related work experience
Candidate with 5 years of experience in accessibility
Someone who has experience being a lead in accessibility and who has experience being a part of accessibility transformation from beginning
Proficient with multiple accessibility and assistive technology testing tools such as JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText, Deque Axe Auditor, Wave, IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker, IDE linting tools
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Compensation Type:Hours