UX Digital Accessibility Specialist

About NCR VOYIX

NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in Atlanta Georgia with approximately 16000 employees in 35 countries across the globe. For nearly 140 years we have been the global leader in consumer transaction technologies turning everyday consumer interactions into meaningful moments. Today NCR VOYIX transforms the stores restaurants and digital banking experiences with cloud-based platform-led SaaS and services capabilities.

Not only are we the leader in the market segments we serve and the technology we deliver but we create exceptional consumer experiences in partnership with the worlds leading retailers restaurants and financial institutions. We leverage our expertise R&D capabilities and unique platform to help navigate simplify and run our customers technology systems.

Our customers are at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to enable stores restaurants and financial institutions to exceed their goals from customer satisfaction to revenue growth to operational excellence to reduced costs and profit growth. Our solutions empower our customers to succeed in todays competitive landscape.

Our unique perspective brings innovative industry-leading tech to all the moving parts of business across industries. NCR VOYIX has earned the trust of businesses large and small from the best-known brands around the world to your local favorite around the corner.

Job Title: UX Digital Accessibility Specialist
Location: Atlanta GA (on site)
Job type: Full-time
Experience Level: 4 Years

About the Role

NCR Voyix is hiring an experienced hands-on UX Accessibility Specialist to join our team and help shape the future of retail through intuitive scalable and impactful user experiences. You will take on the responsibility for the integrity QA of our production environment and be an advocate for inclusion equity and accessibility. Collaborate closely with colleagues to design intuitive experiences that meet business and user needs and conform to accessibility role will require you to ensure that all design and accessibility conformance is maintained throughout the UX organization by supporting the QA team to make sure features are implemented as will have a voice in the design process and take ownership of validating experience before and during UX Digital Accessibility Specialist will help build the correct interface and user interaction as the product is designed and developed.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about solving real human problems with intuitive research-backed solutions cares about the small details as much as the big picture and can balance creating quality design work while leading a team of contractors designing alongside you.

Our team operates in the Product Organization under NCR Voyixs Chief Product Officer and reports into the Director of User Experience. Youll be joining a team of over 20 supportive UX professionals in various disciplines including UX Design UX Architecture Strategy Research and Service Design.

Responsibilities:

Accessibility Strategy & Leadership

• Define and drive the accessibility strategy for multiple products & services
• Advocate for inclusive design principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on accessibility staying updated on global accessibility standards (WCAG ARIA Section 508 EN 301 549 EAA) certifications and emerging trends.
• Train team members on accessibility guidelines and user-centric design practices.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations
• Engage with external accessibility auditors for compliance reviews and VPAT authoring
• Stay informed & communicate any new standards or upcoming compliance changes across the organization.

Design and Testing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers developers product managers) to incorporate accessibility best practices into product design.
• Establish QA process with engineering teams to ensure accessibility work is implemented properly
• Conduct audits of digital products to identify accessibility issues using tools like Axe WAVE and manual testing.
• Create wireframes prototypes and design systems that prioritize accessibility.
• Document and communicate accessibility recommendations to stakeholders.

Documentation

• Document accessibility efforts including compliance reports and testing outcomes.
• Create guidelines & frameworks for UX designers and developers to follow.
• Manage VPAT and ACR library for products

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a Technical Discipline
• 3-5 years of Accessibility experience
• Proven experience in UI/UX design with a focus on accessibility.
• Examples of previous work with ability to explain your contributions
• Section 508 Certified
• Should have experience as a web & touchscreen accessibility specialist
• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 or higher).
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma Sketch or Adobe XD.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies like screen readers voice recognition software and keyboard navigation.
• Strong understanding of HTML CSS and ARIA landmarks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize small one-off questions as well as large reviews and read-outs in a democratic manner.
• Experience collaborating with advocacy groups for individuals with disabilities.

Nice to Have:

• Demonstratable skills as a thought leader in the accessibility space
• Experience setting up and managing large programs
• Experience conducting user testing with individuals with disabilities both remotely and in-person
• Experience working in the retail industry is a plus.
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• Experience authoring VPATs and/or ACRs.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. Base salaries are determined by a range of factors including experience and skills ensuring fairness and alignment with market standards. In addition to salary our package includes a range of benefits aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance such as various health insurance options 401K and paid time off.Our compensation may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Join us in shaping the future of retail. Our products power stores in dozens of countries your work will directly impact how thousands of people sell shop and connect every day.

Apply now with your portfolio and resume were excited to see what you bring to the team.

Statement to Third Party Agencies

To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Voyix only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Voyix preferred supplier list.Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system NCR Voyix employees or any NCR Voyix facility. NCR Voyix is not responsible for anyfees or charges associatedwith unsolicited resumes.

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyixs commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex age race color creed religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status military service genetic information or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly recognized for their individuality promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Voyix only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system NCR Voyix employees or any NCR Voyix facility. NCR Voyix is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes

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