Skills
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Overview
ICT accessibility testers check whether software, websites or digital services can be used by people with different access needs, combining usability testing, assistive technology and clear defect reporting.
In job descriptions, look for accessibility standards, screen readers, user research, software tests, usability measures, test documentation, issue replication, web interfaces and collaboration with design or development teams.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
ICT accessibility testers examine digital products from the user access point of view. Work can include screen-reader checks, usability sessions, software tests, issue replication, test documentation and reporting barriers clearly.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include accessibility standards, human-computer interaction, user research, assistive technology, test design, usability measurement, web interfaces, debugging conversations and writing findings developers can act on.
Salary context
Salary context depends on product complexity, testing depth, user-research involvement, automation, documentation responsibility, collaboration with design and development, and whether the role owns accessibility sign-off. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move into accessibility specialist roles, quality assurance leadership, UX research, inclusive design support, test automation, product quality management or advisory work for digital-service teams.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention screen readers, accessibility standards, user interviews, usability metrics, defect reports, web code, design reviews or test suites. These details show role depth.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
software tester (2519.7)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/50af07f0-7a75-424e-a66d-5a9deea10f4c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2519.7.2 |
| ISCO group | 2519 |
| Concept type | Occupation |