software engineer in test

Chubb is looking for a Software Engineer in Test to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position and a compelling opportunity to join a global, growing, financially stable and successful company. As an industry leader, Chubb is an employer of choice for skilled technology professionals aspiring to develop a meaningful career in a fast-paced, diverse company with offices in most major cities in the world.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document accessibility audits for web applications against EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 AA (familiarity with WCAG 2.2 is a plus)

• Perform manual and assistive technology testing (keyboard-only navigation; screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack; zoom and magnification; color contrast tools)

• Use and interpret automated tooling to identify issues and prioritize remediation (e.g., axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, ARC Toolkit, Pa11y, Siteimprove)

• Validate semantic HTML, ARIA usage, focus management, form labels and error messages, dynamic content updates, modal dialogs, component interactions, and responsiveness

• Create clear defect reports with reproducible steps, expected vs. actual behavior, severity and impact, screenshots/video, and code pointers where possible

• Partner with Product Owners, Designers, Engineers, and QA to set accessibility acceptance criteria, integrate checks into CI/CD, and verify fixes

• Produce accessibility deliverables such as test plans, results summaries, risk assessments, and Accessibility Conformance Reports (VPAT/ACR referencing EN 301 549)

• Advise teams on prioritization based on user impact, legal risk, and business context; track metrics and trends

• Contribute to accessibility standards within design systems and component libraries

• Monitor regulatory updates related to the EAA and recommend process improvements and training

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on accessibility testing for web applications

• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, EN 301 549, and practical EAA implications for digital products

• Proficiency with assistive technologies and real-world AT workflows (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)

• Solid understanding of semantic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WAI-ARIA, focus order, keyboard interaction models, and common UI patterns

• Experience documenting accessibility defects and collaborating on remediation with cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with agile development, backlog management, and defect triage (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)

• Clear communication skills and the ability to advocate for inclusive design in a business context

Our team makes the difference, every time. For this reason, we offer in return!

We offer hybrid working model, explicit, structured career development, a competitive salary package, annual bonus, long term equity incentives, private medical cover, monthly allowance for lunch, generous personal time off, continuous learning experiences, and work in a fun, lively environment with mentoring from our groundbreaking senior mentors.