Accessibility QA Automation Specialist

Position Title: Accessibility QA Automation Specialist Location: Hybrid – Toronto, ON Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week) Start Date: July 2, 2025 End Date: March 1, 2026 Contract Duration: 8 months On-site Days: Every Wednesday and the 3rd Friday of each month Overview We are seeking an experienced Accessibility QA Automation Specialist to support enterprise-wide digital accessibility initiatives. You will work on implementing and optimizing automation testing frameworks, with a focus on accessibility compliance, while contributing to high-impact, high-visibility digital projects. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts across multiple frameworks Implement and enhance testing frameworks using scripting languages Contribute to accessibility testing efforts and support ongoing compliance improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital accessibility projects Analyze test results and assist in remediation efforts for accessibility issues Manage tasks across multiple concurrent projects Required Skills and Experience 3 years of experience in QA automation testing and script development Strong scripting proficiency in JSON, YAML, JavaScript, and Python Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks such as Robot, BDD, Playwright, Cypress, or WebdriverIO Strong communication and team collaboration skills Proven ability to support multiple initiatives in parallel Nice to Have Manual accessibility testing using tools like NVDA, JAWS, Colour Contrast Analyzer , and browser zoom Experience with Deque tools , including Deque Monitoring Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript for remediation support Familiarity with Figma for design review Jira proficiency for test and defect tracking Soft Skills Self-starter with a strong desire to learn Detail-oriented and process-driven Proactive team contributor with strong interpersonal skills