Digital Accessibility Tester & Support Professional

TL;DR

Digital Accessibility Tester & Support Professional: Performing technical accessibility testing and providing support for end-to-end testing with an accent on ensuring BT Business digital products meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards and embedding lived experience insights. Focus on collaborating directly with a blind colleague to overcome system barriers, capturing issues from lived experience, and contributing to accessibility enablement across the organisation.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office in Birmingham, London, Manchester, or Bristol, UK; 2 days remote).

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all sizes, with over 175 years of heritage, serving 1.2 million international business customers.

What you will do

• Conduct accessibility testing for desktop and mobile applications (web, iOS, Android, native).
• Perform functional, compliance, and usability testing against WCAG 2.2 AA standards and related legislation.
• Collaborate directly with a blind colleague to support them in overcoming system barriers and performing full WCAG testing.
• Review design mock-ups and prototypes for accessibility considerations, providing feedback and formal acceptance reviews.
• Produce accessibility documentation, including audit reports and VPAT®/Conformance reports.
• Work with development and product teams to triage, prioritise, and resolve accessibility defects.
• Contribute to accessibility enablement across the organisation by running training, offering guidance, and advocating for users with disabilities.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in accessibility testing.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, WAI-ARIA, and accessibility fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 AA, best practices, and testing techniques.
• Experience testing across browsers, mobile operating systems, and assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack).
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA) and developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools).
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Accessibility certifications (e.g., WAS, CPACC, Trusted Tester).
• Experience co-testing with disabled colleagues and embedding lived experience into delivery.
• Experience with accessibility automation tools (Deque Axe, WAVE).
• Knowledge of React, Flutter, or modern JS frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus and BT Pension scheme (minimum 5% employee, 10% company contribution).
• Equal family leave (18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay) from January 2025 for all parents.
• Enhanced women’s health support, including help with menopause symptoms and cancer screenings.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and digital inclusion initiatives.

Hiring process

• Reasonable adjustments for the selection process are offered if required.