Accessibility Specialist

Job Description:

We are Omnissa! 

The world is evolving fast, and organizations everywhere—from corporations to schools—are under immense pressure to provide flexible, work-from-anywhere solutions. They need IT infrastructure that empowers employees and customers to access applications from any device, on any cloud, all while maintaining top-tier security. That’s where Omnissa comes in. 

The Omnissa Platform is the first AI-driven digital work platform that enables smart, seamless and secure work experiences from anywhere. It uniquely integrates multiple industry-leading solutions including Unified Endpoint Management, Virtual Apps and Desktops, Digital Employee Experience, and Security & Compliance through common data, identity, administration, and automation services. Built on the vision of autonomous workspaces - self configuring, self-healing, and self-securing - Omnissa continuously adapts to the way people work; delivering personalized and engaging employee experiences, while optimizing security, IT operations and costs. we're experiencing rapid growth—and this is just the beginning of our journey!

At Omnissa, we’re driven by a shared mission to maximize value for our customers. Our five Core Values guide us: Act in Alignment, Build Trust, Foster Inclusiveness, Drive Efficiency, and Maximize Customer Value—all with the aim of achieving shared success for our clients and our team. 

As a global private company with over 4,000 employees, we’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join us. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you! 

We are seeking an Accessibility Specialist to join our Design Systems team. In this role, you will be the advocate for accessibility across Omnissa’s products, collaborating with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to identify, address, and implement accessibility best practices. Your work will ensure that our products not only meet compliance standards but also deliver exceptional experiences to all users.

Key Responsibilities:

Accessibility Audits & Compliance:

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of Omnissa’s digital products, ensuring alignment with WCAG 2.2 AA standards and other relevant guidelines Section 508, ADA and AODA standards.

• Prepare Accessibility Conformance Report (ACRs).

• Document and communicate accessibility issues, providing clear guidance on resolutions to design and development teams.

Consultation & Collaboration:

• Partner with design, product, and engineering teams to ensure accessibility is integrated throughout the development lifecycle.

• Review and provide feedback on wireframes, prototypes, and code to identify accessibility gaps early.

Training & Advocacy:

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for teams to foster a culture of accessibility awareness and capability.

• Advocate for inclusive design principles, staying up to date on accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and industry trends.

Tools & Resources:

• Develop and maintain accessibility resources, such as checklists, documentation, and testing guidelines, to streamline implementation.

• Leverage and recommend tools for automated and manual accessibility testing.

Performance & Usability:

• Collaborate with engineers to optimize accessible components in the design system, ensuring scalability and performance.

• Work with QA teams to validate accessibility during the testing phases of development.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in accessibility-focused roles such as Accessibility Specialist, UX Designer, or Front-End Developer with a strong focus on inclusive design.

• Deep knowledge of WCAG guidelines, ARIA practices, and assistive technologies like screen readers.

• Experience conducting manual and automated accessibility testing using tools such as Axe, Wave, or Lighthouse.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of the WCAG 2.2 AA standards and other relevant guidelines Section 508, ADA and AODA standards is necessary.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA to diagnose and resolve accessibility barriers. 

• Strong proficiency in assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA and Voiceover along with the automated tools like Axe, Wave, Lighthouse and CCA etc.

• Prepare VPATs and ACRs for the products post accessibility assessment.

• Well experienced in defect logging and tracking process and hands-on experience in the Jira.

• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Figma) and accessibility plug-ins.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between accessibility and performance optimization.