Lead Accessibility Engineer

Here at Appian our core values of Respect Work to Impact Ambition and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers we go beyond completion in our work we strive for excellence with intensity and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Lead Accessibility Engineer to join our team and drive our commitment to an accessible lowcode software development platform. This role will be instrumental in ensuring our products are inclusive and usable by people with disabilities. The ideal candidate is willing to dive into the details and take initiatives. They bring a deep understanding of accessibility standards guidelines and tools as well as experience in developing and implementing accessibility best practices within a software development environment.

This role is based at our headquarters in McLean Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of inperson collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Build strong relationships with customers to understand their accessibility needs and challenges. Collaborate with customerfacing teams to resolve accessibility issues and provide guidance on accessibility best practices.

• Accessibility Process Development: Develop and implement comprehensive accessibility processes and guidelines for product development including design development testing and release. Ensure adherence to accessibility standards and regulations.

• Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise and guidance on accessibility to product managers UX developers software developers and quality engineers. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate accessibility into the product development lifecycle.

• VPAT Maintenance: Oversee the creation maintenance and accuracy of the platforms Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) ensuring it aligns with current accessibility standards and product features.

• Accessibility Awareness: Promote general accessibility awareness within the organization through training workshops and presentations. Foster a culture of accessibility and inclusion. Ensure organizational awareness and understanding of evolving accessibility legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

• Proven experience in accessibility engineering with a strong understanding of WCAG Section 508 ADA and other relevant accessibility standards.

• Practical and direct experience with accessibility testing tools and techniques and assistive technologies such as screen readers speech recognition screen magnifiers and alternative input devices.

• Practical knowledge of nocode or lowcode development platforms and their accessibility implications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and understandable terms for nontechnical audiences.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to drive accessibility initiatives.

• Experience with automated accessibility testing tools and frameworks.

• Certifications in accessibility.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departmentspecific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the FirstFriend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employeeled affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AIPowered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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