Accessibility Test Engineer (ATE)

Overview:

An Accessibility Test Engineer (ATE) in SAFe® ensures that software products and applications are accessible to users with disabilities. They collaborate with Agile teams to integrate accessibility requirements and practices into the development process, conduct accessibility testing, and provide guidance on accessibility best practices.

Accessibility Test Engineer (ATE)	Skills
Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with Agile teams to incorporate accessibility requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Conduct accessibility assessments and testing to identify potential accessibility issues. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). Provide recommendations and solutions to address accessibility issues and improve the user experience for individuals with disabilities. Work closely with designers, developers, and product owners to implement accessibility s and enhancements. Participate in accessibility-focused activities like audits, reviews, and user testing. Secondary Responsibilities: Stay updated with the latest accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices. Advocate for accessibility awareness and educate Agile teams on accessible design and development. Collaborate with UX designers to ensure inclusive design practices are followed. Assist in creating accessibility documentation, guidelines, and training materials. Support accessibility-related customer inquiries and provide assistance in resolving accessibility-related issues.	Technical Skills : Familiarity with accessibility APIs, ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles, and attributes. Knowledge of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and other relevant accessibility standards. Understanding of assistive technologies and their impact on accessibility testing. Experience in conducting manual accessibility testing and using assistive technology devices
Soft Skills: Attention to detail and prioritization of accessibility issues. Effective communication and collaboration with Agile teams and stakeholders. Empathy and understanding of user needs, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Problem-solving abilities to address accessibility challenges. Continuous learning to keep up with evolving accessibility practices and technologies.
Tool Skills: Accessibility testing tools, such as Axe, WAVE, or JAWS Inspect. Collaboration and communication tools like Jira, Confluence Test management tools (e.g., Jira, qTest) Screen readers and other assistive technologies to conduct manual accessibility testing. Browser developer tools for inspecting accessibility properties and attributes

Skills

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Agile teams to incorporate accessibility requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
Conduct accessibility assessments and testing to identify potential accessibility issues.
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
Provide recommendations and solutions to address accessibility issues and improve the user experience for individuals with disabilities.
Work closely with designers, developers, and product owners to implement accessibility s and enhancements.
Participate in accessibility-focused activities like audits, reviews, and user testing.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Stay updated with the latest accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
Advocate for accessibility awareness and educate Agile teams on accessible design and development.
Collaborate with UX designers to ensure inclusive design practices are followed.
Assist in creating accessibility documentation, guidelines, and training materials.
Support accessibility-related customer inquiries and provide assistance in resolving accessibility-related issues.

Technical Skills :

Familiarity with accessibility APIs, ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles, and attributes.
Knowledge of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and other relevant accessibility standards.
Understanding of assistive technologies and their impact on accessibility testing.
Experience in conducting manual accessibility testing and using assistive technology devices

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail and prioritization of accessibility issues.
Effective communication and collaboration with Agile teams and stakeholders.
Empathy and understanding of user needs, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
Problem-solving abilities to address accessibility challenges.
Continuous learning to keep up with evolving accessibility practices and technologies.

Tool Skills:

Accessibility testing tools, such as Axe, WAVE, or JAWS Inspect.
Collaboration and communication tools like Jira, Confluence
Test management tools (e.g., Jira, qTest)
Screen readers and other assistive technologies to conduct manual accessibility testing.
Browser developer tools for inspecting accessibility properties and attributes