Remote Web Accessibility Specialist

Introduction to the Role

Are you passionate about creating inclusive digital environments? As a Remote Web Accessibility Specialist, you’ll ensure digital products are usable by all, especially individuals with disabilities. This position blends purpose and innovation, enabling you to thrive in a fully remote setting while advocating for equality in technology. With a competitive annual salary of $91,584, you’ll influence how users interact with digital content across diverse platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct In-Depth Accessibility Reviews

• Assess websites and applications against WCAG 2.1 and ADA compliance benchmarks.
• Leverage tools like screen readers, accessibility validators, and hands-on evaluations to uncover barriers.

Partner with Cross-Functional Teams

• Coordinate with designers, engineers, and product stakeholders to embed inclusive practices from the outset.
• Provide accessible design guidance and technical solutions that meet usability needs.

Maintain Detailed Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive accessibility reports, testing outcomes, and improvement roadmaps.
• Create practical use cases and user scenarios to inform design decisions.

Educate and Promote Accessibility

• Conduct team training sessions on best practices for accessibility.
• Encourage accessibility-first thinking within sprint planning and product cycles.

Stay Ahead of Evolving Standards

• Monitor updates to accessibility legislation and digital experience guidelines.
• Help establish internal compliance frameworks and quality checks.

Work Environment and Culture

Become part of a people-first company that values flexibility, trust, and mission alignment. We prioritize a collaborative remote work culture that values your ideas and supports your career journey. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals using agile workflows to build scalable and accessible products. We believe accessibility is a responsibility, not a feature to be added. You’ll have the freedom to work from anywhere, backed by a culture that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and continuous progress.

Tools and Technologies You'll Use

• Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
• Evaluation Tools: axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, Tenon
• Languages/Standards: HTML, ARIA landmarks, semantic CSS, JavaScript
• Repositories: Git, GitHub workflows
• Workflow Tools: Trello, Jira, Confluence
• Design Systems: Figma (with contrast checkers), Adobe XD

Qualifications and Skills

Core Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a digital accessibility role, ideally in a remote-first organization
• Advanced knowledge of web accessibility legislation and guidelines, including WCAG, Section 508, and ADA
• Experience with screen reader testing, color contrast verification, and remediation

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Skilled in building inclusive UI elements and writing accessible front-end code
• Experience integrating accessibility practices into DevOps and CI/CD environments
• Strong communication abilities for conveying technical concepts to non-technical teams
• Holding certifications like CPACC or WAS is beneficial

Career Advancement and Development

We invest in your future through structured learning paths, certification support, and leadership development. Whether you aim to specialize further or transition into roles like Accessibility Lead or Inclusive Design Strategist, we’re here to support your growth. You’ll be empowered to establish standards that shape the evolution of inclusive technology across our company and industry. Our mentorship programs and community forums allow you to connect with accessibility professionals and stay ahead of trends shaping tomorrow’s digital standards.

Why Your Work Matters

This role directly contributes to digital inclusion—a fundamental principle at the heart of our mission. Your expertise will help design digital spaces where everyone can navigate and engage confidently, regardless of ability. Your efforts will shape systems that offer fairness, function, and dignity. You won’t just meet accessibility goals—you’ll transform how our users experience the digital world. Your work ensures no one is left behind in our digital future, reinforcing values of empathy, innovation, and universal usability.

Call to Action

Are you ready to build something meaningful? Join a team where your contributions to web accessibility will drive impact across industries. We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who excel in remote environments and are passionate about enhancing digital access.

Apply today and help shape a more equitable and inclusive internet for everyone.