Looking for ADA Programmer :: Location: NYC, NY.

Dear Partners,

 

Please go through the job description and let me know if you have any consultant.

 

Please share with me at baljit.singh@ondemandagility.com

 

Position: ADA SME

Location: NYC, NY

Duration: 6+ months

 

Accessibility Specialist: Someone with broad electronic communications accessibility knowledge, UI development and design experience, compassion, and organizational abilities.

 

·       Be well-versed in a variety of common electronic communication accessibility barriers people with hearing, physical, speech, cognitive, and vision disabilities experience

·       Be able to suggest testable solutions designed to integrate with a dynamic code base

·       Be capable of conducting comprehensive accessibility testing against the WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Success Criteria and federal requirements using the following methodologies: visual analysis; automated scans; screen reader reviews; color sampling; keyboard only; browser plug-ins; and code reviews.

·       Command a keen sense of dynamic UI coding and design to understand when less is more and when it's not from both an accessibility and usability perspective

·       Have excellent project management and organizational skills and be able to work collaboratively and productively with diverse teams

·         Interface with key stakeholders from various quarters to explain electronic communication accessibility barriers and potential solutions in everyday language as well as tech speak.

·       Possess a strong command of the English language in written and verbal communications

·       Be able to teach methods & techniques for addressing accessibility barriers in a variety of forums

 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of electronic communications accessibility analysis, design and development experience in large and highly dynamic environments.
• Related assistive technology knowledge and experience with JAWS, NVDA, and/or Window Eyes screen readers. 
• Solid knowledge of HTML4 & 5, ARIA, JavaScript, AJAX, Java and .net coding techniques, as well as US ADA, Section 508, and W3C WCAG 2.0 standards.
• Strong understanding of accessible user interface design practices and principles a must—better still if you can demonstrate experience relating to Internet or mobile usability/accessibility research.

• B.S. or Masters Degree in information technology, human computer interaction, or related field considered an advantage. Equivalent experience accepted.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic communication accessibility barriers, as well as strong organizational skills are both central to the position. 

• Solid experience with MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel a must. Knowledge of Compliance Sheriff, Photoshop, SharePoint, Documentum, CQ5 (or others CMTs) and iRise (or other prototyping tools) are additionally advantageous.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills required. Your ability to demonstrate success in these areas should quickly become obvious.
• Strong techniques and methods for group facilitation and consensus building are better than chocolate.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and with or without direction is imperative.

 

Thanks & Regards,
Baljit Singh | Sr. Technical Resource Specialist | PeopleNTech, LLC.

| baljit.singh@peoplentech.com |