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UKG, Inc.

Senior Accessibility Specialist

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How much do senior accessibility engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior accessibility engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Senior Accessibility Engineers face when integrating accessibility features into existing products?

Senior Accessibility Engineers often encounter challenges such as retrofitting legacy codebases, ensuring compliance with evolving accessibility standards, and balancing feature development with accessibility requirements. Collaborating with designers and developers to advocate for accessible solutions and educating cross-functional teams can also be complex. Addressing these challenges requires strong technical expertise, communication skills, and a proactive approach to integrating accessibility from the start of each project.

What does a Senior Accessibility Engineer do?

A Senior Accessibility Engineer is responsible for ensuring that digital products, such as websites and applications, are usable by people of all abilities, including those with disabilities. They lead accessibility initiatives, conduct audits, recommend improvements, and collaborate with design and development teams to implement accessible solutions. Their expertise helps organizations comply with legal standards like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). They often mentor junior staff and advocate for accessibility best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Accessibility Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Accessibility Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of web accessibility standards (such as WCAG), strong front-end development skills, and experience with assistive technologies, typically backed by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like screen readers, accessibility testing suites (e.g., Axe, WAVE), and version control systems is essential. Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly are vital soft skills. These skills ensure digital products are usable by people of all abilities, comply with legal requirements, and provide an inclusive user experience.

What is the difference between Senior Accessibility Engineer vs Accessibility Specialist?

AspectSenior Accessibility EngineerAccessibility Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, UX design, or related field; certifications like IAAP CPACC or WAS are commonOften holds similar certifications; may have less extensive experience
Work EnvironmentWorks in tech companies, software development, or digital agencies, focusing on integrating accessibility into productsWorks in similar environments, often focusing on testing, audits, and user advocacy
ResponsibilitiesDesigns and implements accessibility features, collaborates with development teams, ensures compliancePerforms accessibility testing, audits, and provides recommendations for improvements

While both roles focus on digital accessibility, the Senior Accessibility Engineer typically has broader responsibilities in design and implementation, requiring more technical expertise. The Accessibility Specialist often concentrates on testing and compliance. Both roles are vital for creating inclusive digital experiences.

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Senior Accessibility Specialist

Senior Accessibility Specialist

UKG, Inc.

Lowell, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

UKG rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 245 rated software companies

Job description

Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist that is highly driven, self-motivated, and deeply committed to creating more inclusive experiences for people with disabilities. As AI reshapes how users interact with software, complete tasks, and make decisions, this role is critical in ensuring those evolving experiences remain accessible. As a Senior Accessibility Specialist, you will collaborate directly with product, design, and engineering to create fully accessible products. You are accomplished in auditing systems using available tools to find accessibility issues, recommend solutions for violations found, and have the experience and expertise to expand web accessibility knowledge and practices within the product team. You will socialize, administer, and continuously evolve our accessibility strategy, serving as a champion and subject matter expert across the organization.
Primary/Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with business, product, and technical partners
  • Evaluate, define, and when required, prototype appropriate approaches for any proposed accessibility solution
  • Assisting internal delivery teams with ongoing development processes and implementation of accessibility throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Run automated scans and manual assessments on web pages to identify accessibility issues, suggested fixes, and priorities
  • Help design and development teams understand accessibility requirements, available tools, solutions, and prioritization
  • Provide developers with technical advice during code reviews and pair programming during sprints
  • Staying up to date on modern web development practices and new versions of WCAG requirements
  • Attend team ceremonies (stand-ups, refinement meetings, sprint planning meetings, etc.): gain knowledge about the accessibility maturity level of the team, identify opportunities for improvement, answer questions, and provide insight
  • Review accessibility requirements with product leaders that provide accessibility acceptance criteria that developers can use to develop components that meet WCAG 2.2 AA conformance and provide scope for quality assurance testing
  • Complete Accessibility Conformance Reports (VPATs) for multiple web and mobile products and train product teams on how to update it per release
  • Define, create, and lead training materials for various roles throughout product and development
  • Provide training to staff to ensure they understand the importance of accessibility and ways to incorporate best practices into product delivery

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience with accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG, WAI-ARIA) and assessing digital materials (Interfaces, PDFs, etc.) to meet standards
  • 5+ years of experience developing, designing or maintaining desktop, mobile and responsive web applications with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery) and reasonable familiarity with frontend frameworks like, Angular or React
  • Expert with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver and assistive technology like ZoomText or Dragon. Expert using various automated testing tools like Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, etc.
  • Expert-level execution of detailed accessibility evaluations/audits, as well as significant experience summarizing those results in an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), based on the latest Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
  • Experience working collaboratively with product teams to design, developing applications that are accessible and tested end-to-end
  • Proven use of AI tools and techniques to enhance accessibility workflows, including auditing, testing, synthesis, and documentation
  • Experience conducting Accessibility evaluations and assisting teams with remediation
  • Comprehensive understanding of design language systems and their implementation, with the ability to evaluate and enforce accessibility compliance at the component level
  • Excellent and effective communication skills with a passion for quality and driving results; ability to interact with and influence stakeholders from all levels of an organization
  • Proficient in multiple user experience disciplines (Research, Design, Engineering), techniques, and processes
  • Ability to understand and explain technical issues and their implications for projects and business decisions, facilitate discussion and resolution of problems, and mentor other product team members
  • Adept at navigating complexity and championing accessible product delivery within global, matrixed environments
  • Proven ability to identify and put into action creative approaches to accessibility challenges and problems, including in the context of AI-powered and rapidly evolving product experiences
  • Strong organizational skills combined with a self-motivated, self-starter, and go-getter

Preferred Qualifications:
  • IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
  • Previous roles or degree(s) in fields of Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering.

Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $102,300.00 to $140,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG's benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits

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