Web Accessibility Specialist

Web Accessibility Specialist Business Analyst Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contract Apr 10, 2026 Web Accessibility Specialist (Onsite)

Primary Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Web Accessibility Specialist for our premier client in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Technical Requirements and Certifications » IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification, DHS Trusted Tester certification, or equivalent professional credential. Education and Experience » Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing, auditing, and remediation for large-scale or enterprise web environments. Deep working knowledge of

WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA

success criteria, WAI-ARIA authoring practices, Section 508, and ADA Title II requirements as applied to websites and web applications. Proficiency in front-end web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) with the ability to read, evaluate, and recommend fixes to source code for accessibility compliance. Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y) and assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA) for both automated and manual evaluation. Highly Desired/Preferred Experience working in or with government agencies on web accessibility compliance, particularly in environments with WordPress. Familiarity with integrating accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and with defect tracking workflows for accessibility issues. Familiarity with inclusive design principles and plain-language content practices for the web.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Job Responsibilities:

Bring company websites and web applications into compliance with

WCAG 2.1 AA

success criteria, utilizing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, Site Improve, and assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA). Identify, remediate, and validate existing company digital documents (PDFs, forms, reports, spreadsheets) for compliance with

WCAG 2.1

AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and PAC. Help guide continued development of the company's internal web crawler as it relates to accessibility. Collaborate with internal development teams and external vendors to remediate identified accessibility defects, providing detailed guidance on compliant

HTML, ARIA

markup, keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast. Integrate automated accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines and establish pre-deployment accessibility gates to prevent regressions, including configuration of tools such as axe-core, pa11y, or Lighthouse CI. Interested? Qualified candidates should send their resumes to bpritchett@vsoftconsulting.com V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks. As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you're eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth. V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.