Lead and Mid-Level ADA Tester

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for an ADA Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in perform accessibility testing with ADA, WCAG 2.1/2.2, and other accessibility standards.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $115k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Perform accessibility testing of web and mobile applications to ensure compliance with ADA, WCAG 2.1/2.2, and other accessibility standards.
• Utilize assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), screen magnifiers, and keyboard-only navigation to evaluate user experiences.
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility audits using tools like Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, and Accessibility Insights.
• Document accessibility issues with clear steps to reproduce, expected vs actual results, and applicable WCAG criteria.
• Collaborate with developers and designers to provide remediation guidance and best practices for accessible design and code.
• Participate in accessibility reviews during design, development, and testing phases to identify issues early in the SDLC.
• Stay updated with evolving accessibility laws, standards, and tools, and share knowledge with internal teams.
• Create test plans and test cases specifically focused on accessibility requirements and scenarios.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by working with users with disabilities to validate accessible experiences.
• Deliver reports and presentations on accessibility findings and progress to stakeholders, including risk assessments and timelines for remediation.

Requirements:

• Experience in ADA, WCAG 2.1/2.2, and other accessibility standards.
• Experience in creating test plans and test cases specifically focused on accessibility requirements and scenarios.
• Experience in working with screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), screen magnifiers, and keyboard-only navigation to evaluate user experiences.

Preferred, but not required:

• Banking and Financial Industry experience.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

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