Job Description
At Apple, we believe that technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone. Great ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you want to work somewhere that holds accessibility as a core value? Apple’s IS&T Accessibility Center for Excellence (CoE) team is a group created with the purpose of promoting and supporting accessibility globally across Apple, partnering to embed accessibility into customer and employee facing digital services, apps and websites. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Web Accessibility SME on our CoE team with subject matter expertise to deliver expert level accessibility consulting. This role requires self-drive, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and someone very hands-on in a high paced environment.
Description
As a Web Accessibility SME on the team, this role requires: Experience of technical accessibility and accessibility standards to deliver remediation efforts leveraging technical methodologies for accessibility testing. Performing accessibility evaluations of web applications, document findings and provide actionable recommendations. Reviewing and advising on design, code and content for accessibility partnering with product, design and engineering teams. Working with cross functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the project and represent the team positively and effectively all the times. Contribute to developing and delivery of accessibility training, tooling and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and practical experience with web technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript and client-side Javascript frameworks
Understanding of WCAG 2.x guidelines and WAI-ARIA
Experience of implementing accessibility testing methodologies
Strong first-hand experience in testing with assistive technologies (including screen readers such as VoiceOver, JAWS and NVDA)
Experience writing accessible code solutions using web technologies
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software engineering in the field of web accessibility
Aptitude for independently learning new technologies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrable experience in building strong working relationships with others
Ability to work on multiple projects and manage a dynamic working environment
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Description
As a Web Accessibility SME on the team, this role requires: Experience of technical accessibility and accessibility standards to deliver remediation efforts leveraging technical methodologies for accessibility testing. Performing accessibility evaluations of web applications, document findings and provide actionable recommendations. Reviewing and advising on design, code and content for accessibility partnering with product, design and engineering teams. Working with cross functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the project and represent the team positively and effectively all the times. Contribute to developing and delivery of accessibility training, tooling and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and practical experience with web technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript and client-side Javascript frameworks
Understanding of WCAG 2.x guidelines and WAI-ARIA
Experience of implementing accessibility testing methodologies
Strong first-hand experience in testing with assistive technologies (including screen readers such as VoiceOver, JAWS and NVDA)
Experience writing accessible code solutions using web technologies
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software engineering in the field of web accessibility
Aptitude for independently learning new technologies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrable experience in building strong working relationships with others
Ability to work on multiple projects and manage a dynamic working environment
Submit CV
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Software Engineer (Web Accessibility SME) position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Hyderabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
