Job Description

Web Accessibility Engineer

At Oracle, we are committed to delivering exceptional digital experiences that prioritize inclusivity and accessibility. As a Web Accessibility Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advising and coaching our teams on best practices for creating accessible products and enhancing usability for individuals with disabilities. Our commitment extends beyond compliance with WCAG standards – we aim to set new benchmarks for excellence in accessible user experiences.

Oracle is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity in our workforce.

Career Level - IC4

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Accessibility Evaluations: Conduct thorough accessibility evaluations for web pages and applications across desktop and mobile platforms.

• Testing and Analysis: Utilize intelligent accessibility testing tools, assistive technologies, and manual analysis to identify and address potential issues proactively.

• Documentation: Clearly document accessibility findings and provide actionable recommendations and coded solutions to our development teams.

• Training and Support: Participate in accessibility training sessions for UX, development, and QA testing teams, answering questions and offering practical solutions.

• Knowledge Sharing: Stay abreast of the latest developments in accessibility, collaborating with team members to implement cutting-edge solutions.

• Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a passion for continuous learning, absorbing and sharing new ideas, approaches, and techniques to achieve accessibility.

• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal accessibility solutions.

• Monitoring and Advocacy: Monitor the accessibility of Oracle's public-facing websites, actively supporting teams in resolving accessibility issues and championing accessibility leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree/relevant experience (preferred).

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience working with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

Desired Skills / Knowledge (training + support provided)

• Accessibility Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of accessibility techniques, guidelines, and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and aging populations.

• WCAG Mastery: Possess in-depth knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).

• Web Development Proficiency: Demonstrate a strong grasp of accessibility techniques in web development, applying HTML, CSS, ARIA, and JavaScript.

• Assistive Technologies: Use assistive technologies across multiple platforms, including JAWS on PC and iOS VoiceOver.

• Prioritization Skills: Ability to prioritize accessibility issues based on user impact.

• Design Review: Review designs and advise UX teams on accessibility requirements.

• Education and Support: Teach and support teams in becoming accessibility-independent over time through knowledge sharing.

Join Oracle in our mission to build digital solutions that exemplify accessibility leadership and make a positive impact on users' lives. If you're a friendly, self-motivated individual with excellent analytical and communication skills, we invite you to contribute to our dynamic and collaborative environment.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range: from $97,400 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.

When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.

We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.

Disclaimer:

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer