Accessibility Tester - SC Cleared

Overview

This is an exciting contract opportunity for an SC Cleared Accessibility Tester, to join an experienced team working at the forefront of data analytics for a central government customer. This opportunity is open to Test Consultants who hold ACTIVE SC level security clearance.

• Deliver accessibility testing for the solution, focusing on Microsoft Teams as the presentation layer.
• Assess, validate, and document the accessibility of MS Teams against recognised accessibility standards.
• Review and analyse Microsoft's Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for MS Teams to inform testing scope and findings.
• Review and apply relevant WCAG 2.2 test cases, assessing applicability to the MS Teams platform.
• Execute applicable accessibility test cases using appropriate accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Collaborate with the Technical Architect to triage accessibility defects and capture them accurately in Azure Dev Ops.
• Own the creation, maintenance, and timely update of accessibility testing documentation within the Azure Dev Ops backlog.
• Prepare and maintain a prioritised list of platform-level accessibility defects, advised by the Technical Architect, for client escalation to the platform provider.
• Produce a formal Accessibility Testing Report in an agreed format, including documenting findings, drafts for review, stakeholder feedback and the final report
• Proactively seek revisions and drive the process to formal sign-off from the Client Product Owner and Lead Technical Architect.

• Proven experience in accessibility testing, ideally on Microsoft Teams or comparable platforms.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2, and their practical application.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and technologies, with the ability to assess strengths and limitations of tools for web-based vs cloud-based applications.
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
• Experience using Azure Dev Ops (or similar tools) for defect management, backlog tracking, and documentation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify, prioritise, and articulate accessibility issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including producing structured, client-facing reports.
• Experience working collaboratively with technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning deliverables through to completion and sign-off.

• Day Rate:
  Up to £425
• IR35 Status:
  Outside
• Location:
  
  Remote
• Required:
  
  Active SC Clearance