Global Accessibility Specialist — SaaS Platform

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

GitLab is a leading developer of web-based software development and collaboration tools used by over 100 million users worldwide. Founded in 2011, our mission is to make the software development life cycle more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone. We're a remote-first company with a global team of over 1,500 people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work in the UK and a top employer in the tech industry.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Global Accessibility Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that our SaaS platform is accessible and usable for all users, regardless of their abilities. You'll work closely with our product, design, and engineering teams to identify and address accessibility issues, develop and implement accessibility strategies, and provide training and support to our teams. You'll report to our Head of Accessibility and work closely with our global accessibility team to drive our accessibility mission.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct accessibility audits and testing of our SaaS platform to identify and address accessibility issues.

- Develop and implement accessibility strategies and roadmaps to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and regulations.

- Collaborate with product and design teams to design and develop accessible features and products.

- Provide training and support to our teams on accessibility best practices and accessibility standards.

- Work with our global accessibility team to develop and implement accessibility policies and procedures.

- Collaborate with external experts and stakeholders to stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility trends and best practices.

- Develop and maintain accessibility documentation and resources for our teams.

- Conduct accessibility research and analysis to inform our accessibility strategy.

- Participate in internal and external committees to drive accessibility awareness and best practices.

- Other responsibilities as required.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of experience in accessibility, inclusive design, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and regulations, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.

- Experience with accessibility testing tools and techniques.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Bachelor's degree in a related field.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in a related field.

- Experience with cloud-based SaaS platforms.

- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

- Experience with accessibility in the tech industry.

- Certification in accessibility or a related field.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

- Health insurance and other benefits.

- 25 days of annual leave and 8 bank holidays.

- Flexible working hours and remote work options.

- Opportunities for professional development and growth.

- Collaborative and inclusive team culture.

- Access to the latest technology and tools.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our global accessibility team is a diverse and talented group of experts who are passionate about making technology accessible to all. We're a close-knit team who work closely together to drive our accessibility mission, and we're always looking for new talent to join our team.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

If you're passionate about accessibility and want to join a team that's making a difference, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, GB
Address	123 Main Street, SW1W 8RF
Salary	GBP 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	GitLab
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to GitLab. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.