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Hello Peter,

If you click on the job link, it says the job is no longer available. Also how are we supposed to know what or who SAS is?



-----Original Message-----

From: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of peter altschul

Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 4:32 PM

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Subject: [VICUG-L] [Jobs] open position at SAS?



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From: Jeanine Kay Lineback via Jobs <[log in to unmask]

Subject: [Jobs] open position at SAS?

Date sent: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:52:11 -0500



The following job opportunity just came across my desk.  If you aren’t interested, perhaps you know someone who is.



Below the email for the job posting, I pasted the details listed when you go to the job posting.







From: Ed Summers [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 9:37 AM

To: Ed Summers

Subject: Recommendation for open position at SAS?







Hello Friends,







We just posted a job opening for an Accessibility Tester on the 

SAS accessibility team.  We are looking for someone that uses 

assistive technology on a daily basis.







I know that many of you have worked with outstanding students in 

the past that are now in the workforce.  I would greatly 

appreciate it if you could scan your memories for the students 

that stood out as rock stars.  Some of the hard requirements are 

tech-savvy, great communication skills, and a Bachelors degree.  

Please feel free to share this email or send me their name and 

contact info.







Here’s the link to the job posting:







https://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en 

<https://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&

job=20008291> &job=20008291







The position will be open for a few days or a few weeks at most.  

Candidates must apply online using the link above to be 

considered for the position.







Best,



Ed



--



Ed Summers



Senior Manager, Accessibility and Applied Assistive Technology



Got data? Get SAS … THE POWER TO KNOW



www.sas.com/accessibility



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 Job Description



Development Tester-20008291







Description



The mission of the SAS accessibility team is to enable people of 

all abilities to access the power of analytics.  We are creating 

innovative technology that enables students and professionals 

with disabilities to analyze data, gain insights that drive 

scientific discovery, and make timely informed decisions in the 

business world.  Learn more at www.sas.com/accessibility.



As a tester on the SAS accessibility team, you will use your 

knowledge of users with disabilities, accessibility standards, 

and assistive technologies to improve SAS products, 

documentation, training, and support materials.



Primary responsibilities:



list of 7 items



• Test SAS products during development and report accessibility 

defects using SAS’ defect tracking system.



• Share test results with customers using the Voluntary Product 

Accessibility Template (VPAT) and similar forms.



• Collaborate with designers and developers to create 

interactions that delight all SAS users.



• Collaborate with development and product managers to 

prioritize accessibility defects and features.



• Collaborate with technical writers to share information with 

end users in the form of product documentation, videos, and/or 

white papers.



• Share your accessibility subject matter expertise with SAS RD 

staff.



• Perform other duties as assigned.



list end







Qualifications







Essential qualifications:







list of 4 items



• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related 

quantitative field.



• Excellent working knowledge of at least one screen reader 

such as VoiceOver, JAWS, or NVDA.



• Intimate understanding of the ways that people with 

disabilities use technology.



• Excellent working knowledge of accessibility standards such 

as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) or the Section 

508 Information and Communication Technology Guidelines.



list end







Additional qualifications:







list of 5 items



• Familiarity with agile development practices and testing 

techniques.



• Excellent written communication skills and a proven ability 

to communicate complex concepts clearly in writing.



• Excellent verbal communication skills and a proven ability to 

establish productive working relationships.



• Proven ability to work productively alone or in teams.



• Proven ability to identify and complete the most important 

tasks in a fast-paced work environment.



list end







Preferences:







list of 5 items



• Experience using SAS products.



• Experience writing code using at least one modern programming 

language.



• Experience with web technologies and web component libraries.



• Experience with at least one accessibility API.



• Experience with accessibility testing tools or APIs



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