Job posting for an Accessibility Expert

Senior UI Designer : Accessibility Expert



Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA) is a leading
worldwide provider of solutions and services for the management of IT
infrastructure, business information and application development. We are
currently looking for a qualified Sr.UI Designer /Accessibility Expert
to join our Technical Architecture Team at our world headquarters in
Islandia, NY. We will also entertain qualified candidates in our office
in Princeton, NJ.or Houston, TX. 
 
As an Accessibility Expert you will serve as the lead UI designer
responsible for establishing standards to ensure products are compliant
with government policies and industry conventions regarding software
accessibility. You will perform research in the tools and technology
that can be used to make software accessible to users with disabilities.
Develop checklists and metrics to quantify compliance with accessibility
standards and perform product accessibility evaluations. Qualified
candidates will also develop plans to educate development teams in
accessibility design and UCD principles. Participate in industry forums
and organizations regarding accessibility issues. Accessibility experts
ensure all product designs meet usability objectives and user
requirements. This includes project planning, recruitment, logistics,
conducting evaluations, analyzing results, documenting issues, and
proposing and prioritizing recommendations. Educate development and
product management in UCD principles. Generalize design techniques to
apply and contribute to corporate UI standards and consistency with
other products. Successful candidates will also plan and perform
usability activities. This includes project planning, recruitment,
logistics, conducting evaluations, analyzing results, documenting
issues, and proposing and prioritizing recommendations. 
 
The qualified candidate must have 5+ years experience in UI design
demonstrating expertise in accessibility design. Expert knowledge in
third party tool, adaptive technology, W3C Web Accessibility Initiatives
and UI design implications derived from legislative and governmental
regulations. Proficiency in usability testing and methodologies is
strongly preferred. Expert knowledge in Window OS, HTML, JavaScript,
Java and graphic and prototyping tools.

 

It's an exciting time at CA. We offer a competitive salary, 401(k),
profit sharing, company sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage,
employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, veterinary care
insurance, vacation/holidays, and complimentary breakfast daily. To
learn more about CA and this opportunity, we welcome you to visit our
web site at ca.com <http://ca.com> . 

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly by
forwarding their resume to E-mail: recruiter.54@ca.com
<mailto:recruiter.54@ca.com> . 

Job #: 0923041229
Department: Development
Post Date: 9/23/2004 

 

 

 

More information at http://www3.ca.com/career/Display_Job.asp?CID=21122
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