_____ UI Design Engineer/Accessibility Specialist Contract Description : Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Accessibility Specialist for a long-term contract assignment with one of our premier financial industry clients in San Francisco, CA, Wilmington, DE, Chicago, IL or Columbus, OH. Candidate will be responsible for identifying and suggesting potential solutions for accessibility barriers based on the W3C WCAG 2.0 standards as well as compliance with the ADA and Section 508. This person also contributes to efforts aimed at delivering accessible apps and content on mobile platforms. Responsibilities: * Conduct comprehensive accessibility analysis on various forms of electronic communications. * Perform visual accessibility analysis on wireframes to identify potential barriers and violations. * Prepare detailed reports documenting identified violations and suggesting potential solutions. * Provide interface design recommendations with firm conviction and a gentle touch, while carefully reading people so you ll always know the right balance of each. * Conduct analysis of reports from automated accessibility scans. * "Synergize" with our exceptional interaction designers, developers and multi-media specialists to further improve information architecture, site navigation, labels, and other design elements to improve accessibility. * Interface with key stakeholders from various quarters to explain electronic communication accessibility barriers and potential solutions in everyday language as well as tech speak. * Be well-versed in a variety of common electronic communication accessibility barriers people with hearing, physical, and vision disabilities experience * Be able to suggest testable solutions designed to integrate with a dynamic code base * Be capable of conducting comprehensive accessibility testing against the WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Success Criteria and federal law requirements. Testing methodologies include: visual analysis; automated scans; screen reader reviews; color sampling; keyboard only; and code reviews. * Command a keen sense of dynamic UI coding and design to understand when less is more and when it s not from both a usability and accessibility perspective * Have excellent project management and organizational skills and be able to work collaboratively and productively with diverse teams and alone * Possess a strong command of the English language in written and verbal communications * Be able to teach methods & techniques for addressing accessibility barriers in a variety of forums Required Skills: * 3 years of electronic communications accessibility analysis, design and development experience in large and highly dynamic environments. * Related assistive technology knowledge and experience with JAWS and/or Window Eyes screen readers. * Solid knowledge of HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, AJAX and.net coding techniques, as well as US ADA, Section 508, and W3C WCAG 2.0 standards. * Strong understanding of accessible user interface design practices and principles a must?better still if you can demonstrate experience relating to Internet usability/accessibility research. * B.S. or Master s Degree in information technology, human computer interaction, or related field considered an advantage. Equivalent experience accepted. * Extensive knowledge of electronic communication accessibility barriers, as well as strong organizational skills are central to the position. * Solid experience with MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel a must. Knowledge of Compliance Sheriff, Photoshop, SharePoint, Documentum (or others CMTs) and iRise (or other prototyping tools) are additionally advantageous. * Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills required. Your ability to demonstrate success in these areas should quickly become obvious. * Strong techniques and methods for group facilitation and consensus building are better than chocolate. * Ability to work independently, in a team, and with or without direction is imperative. SGA is a Certified Woman s Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base. We offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit in addition to offering H1B Visa sponsorship. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at . Location: California, United States Start Date: Thu, October 27, 2011? Rate: Contact: Recruiter Posted Date: 10/28/2011 Reference JS11-04009/3920363- (PLEASE quote this reference number.)
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