508 Tester

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking a 508 Tester to join our team.  

This is a remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a 508 Tester. The 508 Tester is responsible for evaluating digital content and technology to ensure compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The role involves testing various digital assets, identifying accessibility issues, and providing recommendations for remediation. The 508 Tester collaborates with developers, designers, and content creators to ensure that products are inclusive and accessible to all users.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct thorough accessibility testing on websites, applications, documents, and other digital content to identify potential accessibility barriers.
• Use assistive technologies (screen readers, magnification tools, keyboard navigation, etc.) to simulate the experience of users with disabilities.
• Review and interpret accessibility guidelines, including WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with development and design teams to provide feedback and recommendations for making digital products accessible.
• Document and report accessibility issues, detailing the problems and suggesting potential solutions.
• Create and execute test plans for accessibility testing, covering a wide range of disabilities and use cases.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in accessibility technologies.
• Participate in training sessions or workshops to educate colleagues about accessibility standards and practices.
• Conduct periodic audits of digital assets to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility requirements.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility principles and standards, including WCAG 2.1.
• Experience with assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools.
• Familiarity with disability types and challenges, and the ability to simulate various user experiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate accessibility issues.
• Knowledge of programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on accessibility is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in accessibility testing or web development are advantageous.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.