Italian Language Accessibility Tester

About the role

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, seeks to expand its network of accessibility testers to ensure the language-specific accessibility of localized digital content. This role involves native-language experts who review translated content to confirm that accessibility elements are accurate, understandable, and functional.

Responsibilities

• Language Validation: Confirm correct language codes in HTML and PDF metadata, and identify mixed-language content missing proper declarations.
• In-Language Screen Reader Testing: Review translated accessible text, including hidden elements, tooltips, error messages, alt text, and UI labels, using native-language screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, or Narrator).
• Multi-Media 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.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Italian.
• 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 for screen reader users who speak the language.
• Reliable access to relevant devices and operating systems to replicate real-world usage in the target locale.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills in English for defect reporting and general communications.
• Experience with PDF accessibility testing using PAC 3 or Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Checker.
• Familiarity with internationalization, localization, and translation workflows; understanding of how accessibility elements can be affected during format conversion.

Skills

• Strong written communication skills in English for defect reporting and general communications.
• Experience with PDF accessibility testing using PAC 3 or Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Checker.
• Familiarity with internationalization, localization, and translation workflows; understanding of how accessibility elements can be affected during format conversion.

Benefits

• Personal use of assistive technology.
• Commonly used tools in this role include: Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Narrator), Browser/screen reader pairings aligned to the target locale's most common usage patterns, Caption and transcript review (native video players, .srt/.vtt file review), PDF accessibility (PAC 3, Adobe Acrobat Pro), Defect logging (Jira bug tracking system).

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

Assignments are project-based with clear scope documents, test checklists, and agreed turnaround timelines provided before work begins. Turnaround times will vary based on the scope of the project.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply Now button and share with us the following:

• A brief introduction covering your language, screen reader experience, and accessibility background.
• Any relevant certifications (CPACC, WAS, DHS Trusted Tester, or equivalent).