As an Associate Accessibility Auditor, you assist in reviewing websites, web applications, mobile apps, and documents for accessibility compliance. You clearly identify accessibility issues, communicate findings, and collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to improve the overall accessibility of Light cast's products. You may work across multiple products and features simultaneously.
Major Responsibilities :
- Perform accessibility audits using WCAG 2.2 guidelines , as well as relevant legal regulations such as the ADA or Section 508and assistive technologies.
- Test digital interfaces using keyboard-only navigation, screen readers, color-contrast tools, and accessibility checkers.
- Document accessibility findings with clear descriptions, severity, and remediation guidance.
- Assist senior auditors in validating accessibility fixes and retesting resolved issues.
- Review UX/UI designs for accessibility risks and provide initial recommendations.
- Collaborate with development, QA, product, and design teams during the SDLC to ensure accessibility requirements are met.
- Support the creation of accessibility reports, checklists, and audit documentation.
- Maintain awareness of accessibility best practices, emerging standards, and assistive technologies.
Education & Experience:
- Understanding of basic web technologies (HTML, CSS, ARIA attributes) and willingness to learn deeper accessibility concepts.
- Ability to identify common accessibility issues (keyboard traps, missing labels, low contrast, improper semantics, etc.).
- Familiarity with screen readers (NVDA/JAWS/VoiceOver), keyboard navigation testing, and color-contrast tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to detect subtle usability/accessibility barriers.
- Clear written communication skills for documenting issues and preparing audit notes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to follow structured audit checklists and guidelines.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, testing methods, and accessibility requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Design, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
- 1+ year of experience in accessibility testing, QA, or web development (internship or project experience acceptable).
- Exposure to WCAG, ARIA, usability, or assistive technologies is preferred but not mandatory.
- Any accessibility-related certifications (e.g., IAAP CPACC) are a plus.
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with offices in Moscow, ID (US), the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.
Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to our diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
