Web Accessibility Specialist (WCAG 2.1 AA)

Guru Consulting Services LLC is seeking an experienced Web Accessibility Specialist (WCAG 2\.1 AA) to support a Higher Education WordPress modernization initiative. The ideal candidate will conduct accessibility audits, perform code-level remediation, validate WCAG 2\.1 AA compliance, and collaborate with development and QA teams to deliver accessible, compliant, and user-friendly digital experiences. The role requires expertise in accessibility testing, assistive technologies, semantic HTML, ARIA, WordPress, and modern web accessibility best practices.

• Conduct manual and automated accessibility audits for enterprise web applications.
• Perform WCAG 2\.1 AA compliance testing and code-level accessibility remediation.
• Validate keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, semantic HTML, and ARIA implementation.
• Test WordPress themes, templates, plugins, and reusable components for accessibility.
• Prepare accessibility reports, remediation plans, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and project managers throughout the SDLC.
• Support continuous accessibility monitoring and governance initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, HCI, Digital Accessibility, or a related field.
• Minimum 4\+ years of experience in web accessibility testing and remediation.
• Hands-on experience with WCAG 2\.1 AA, WAI-ARIA, accessibility auditing tools, and WordPress CMS.
• Strong knowledge of assistive technologies, semantic HTML, and accessibility best practices.