Digital Accessibility Specialist

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Pune, Maharashtra
5-7 Years Experience
Internet of Things
The Role
Seeking a skilled Digital Accessibility Specialist to ensure digital content is accessible to all, following WCAG standards. Responsibilities include conducting accessibility audits, providing recommendations for compliance, integrating best practices into digital products, and staying updated with accessibility trends.
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Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 22,700 associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Digital Accessibility Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ensuring digital content is accessible to all, following WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. This role involves working closely with design, development, and content teams to create accessible digital products, conducting accessibility audits, and providing actionable recommendations to improve compliance.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:Accessibility Audits:

Conduct thorough audits of websites, mobile applications, and digital content to identify accessibility issues and areas for improvement.

Guideline Compliance:

Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards, Section 508, and other relevant accessibility guidelines and legislation.

Consultation:

Collaborate with design, development, and content teams to integrate accessibility best practices into digital products from the ground up.

Remediation:

Provide detailed recommendations for remediating accessibility issues and work with teams to implement these changes.

Testing:

Use automated tools and manual testing methods (including assistive technologies such as screen readers) to validate accessibility compliance.

Training & Support:

Develop and deliver training sessions and materials on digital accessibility best practices for internal teams and clients.

Documentation:

Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of accessibility standards, audits, and remediation processes.

Stay Updated:

Keep up-to-date with the latest accessibility trends, tools, and best practices, and ensure the organization’s digital products evolve to meet changing standards.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with an understanding of how these technologies impact accessibility.

Tools:

Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, Wave, JAWS, NVDA, etc.

Knowledge:

Understanding of the legal landscape related to accessibility, including ADA, Section 508, and other global regulations.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications:

CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies), WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist), or equivalent certifications are a plus. - Minimum one certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Graduate with minimum of 4 years of experience in digital accessibility, with a strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and other relevant standards.

Additional Information

5 years

Top Skills

CSS
HTML
JavaScript
The Company
HQ: Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe
166,834 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 1886

What We Do

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,600 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2021). The company generated sales of 78.7 billion euros in 2021. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”

The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 128 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 76,100 associates in research and development, of which more than 38,000 are software engineers.

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