PDF/Documentation Accessibility Consultant https://deque.applytojob.com/apply/B0Nnr972fV/PDFDocumentation-Accessibility-Consultant
Location: RemoteType: Full TimeMin. Experience: Mid Level Career Fulfillment & Culture People come to work for Deque because of what we do: enable businesses and organizations to make their sites and apps accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The personal fulfillment employees feel here is unparalleled. In addition to the altruistic nature of our jobs, the organizational structure is extremely flat and welcoming. Women-owned and operated, Deque CEO Preety Kumar is internationally revered for her down-to-earth personality and work ethic. Deque's core values are central to our culture of customer satisfaction. Do you share them? Innovation with results that matter Deliver what you promise Can-do attitude Open, direct & respectful communications We care deeply We practice humility At Deque, you’ll work with the best and brightest minds in the industry, sharing best practices, tackling new issues and uncovering new approaches. Accessibility Consultants at Deque also love their jobs because of the support systems in place. Deque experts regularly contribute to W3C Accessibility Working Groups and collectively hold more CPACC, WAS, & CPWA certifications issued by the IAAP than any accessibility testing company in the world. Position Description Deque is seeking a Document Accessibility Specialist that will provide robust WCAG 2.0/2.1 A/AA and PDF/UA accessibility testing, design reviews, remediation, training, and consulting for customers and internal projects. The person in this position will work directly with customers and a Deque team to deliver high-value document accessibility services to our customers. They will help customers find and fix accessibility issues and contribute to Deque’s document accessibility knowledgebase. A strong candidate for this role will be proactive, a life-long learner, and have a track record of delivering exceptional service, is passionate about digital accessibility, and has a desire to learn and grow in the field. Primary Responsibilities Perform WCAG assessments on digital document assets on the basis of WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 Level A/AA and Section 508 following the Deque Way methodology. Depending on the project, this may include: Accurately identify and clearly document accessibility issues Accurately identify and clearly document remediation recommendations Accurately remediate documents Provide document accessibility training and consultation to customers, Deque staff, and 3rd party partners Conduct design reviews on a variety of document types Collaborate with 3rd party document accessibility partners Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional document accessibility testing and remediation, with an emphasis on PDF and Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint…) to WCAG 2.1 A/AA and PDF/UA standards. Intermediate skill level for performing screen reader testing with at least one of the following screen readers: NVDA, JAWS Advanced knowledge of techniques for creating accessible PDFs from various source documents (such as MS Office and Adobe Suite products) Advanced knowledge of PDF/UA and PDF/WCAG testing and remediation Advanced experience with tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and PAC 2021 Experience writing accessibility recommendations for remediation Experience conducting training for colleagues and clients on accessible creation, testing, and remediation of PDFs and other documents Ability to discuss technical issues and recommendations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Considering U.S. citizens and permanent residents due to client security requirements Additional Skills Experience authoring VPATs Experience with additional digital assets including: web, email, mobile applications IAAP Certifications/Credentials Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent About Deque Deque (pronounced dee-cue) is a web accessibility software and services company, and our mission is Digital Equality. We believe everyone, regardless of their ability, should have equal access to the information, services, applications, and everything else on the web. We work with enterprise-level businesses and organizations to ensure that their sites and mobile apps are accessible. With over 475,000 extensions installed and over 5,000 audit projects completed, Deque is the industry standard. Join our growing family as we work to make the web a better place for everyone. Working Hours - EST timings Job Location Hyderabad ( Remote working) Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required. Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company! Job Listings Link: https://deque.applytojob.com/apply -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. 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