German Accessibility Tester
Welo GlobalAbout Welocalize
About the Role
- Welocalize is expanding its network of accessibility testers to validate the language-specific accessibility of localized digital content: web pages, applications, and documents.
- You will serve as a native-language expert reviewer, confirming that accessibility elements not only survive translation but are accurate, understandable, and functional in the target language.
- This role requires fluency in the target language, hands-on experience with assistive technology in that language, and familiarity with Digital Accessibility standards and guidelines such as PDF/UA, WCAG 2.1 & 2.2, and EN 301 549 to complement accessibility testing done internally.
- Work is assigned on a project basis. You will receive a defined scope, a testing checklist, and access credentials. Findings are reported in a structured defect log and specific bug tracking system.
What You Will Do
The actual scope will vary by assignment, but the general extent of this role is outlined below.
- Language Validation: Confirm correct language codes in HTML and PDF metadata, and identify mixed-language content missing proper declarations.
- In-Language Screen Reader Testing: Using native-language screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, or Narrator), review translated accessible text — including hidden elements, tooltips, error messages, alt text, and UI labels — for accuracy, natural phrasing, and clarity when read aloud.
- Multimedia Accessibility Review: Evaluate captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions for accuracy, synchronization, and natural language, and confirm multimedia controls are properly labeled in the target language.
- Defect Reporting: Log findings with WCAG/PDF-UA references, supporting screenshots or recordings, and severity classifications; participate in review calls with the QA Lead as needed.
What We Are Looking For
Required
- Native or near-native fluency in German; you are the authoritative voice on whether translated content reads naturally and is understandable.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience testing digital content with assistive technology/AT.
- Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 AA and EN 301 549.
- Ability to evaluate content from a native-speaker accessibility perspective — not just technical compliance, but real-world usability
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