Senior Accessibility, QA Automation Test Engineer
Location
Virginia
Posted
44 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishCypressJmeterSelenium
Job Description
• Perform manual and automated functional testing of application code, APIs, and integrated services
• Execute non-functional testing, including performance and load testing, to validate system stability and capacity
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing throughout the software development lifecycle
• Validate conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA requirements and applicable federal accessibility standards
• Perform screen reader and keyboard-only testing using JAWS and NVDA
• Execute automated accessibility scans using tools such as axe, pa11y, and ANDI, and validate results through manual testing
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with user stories and acceptance criteria
• Integrate functional and accessibility tests into established CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure test results are documented, version-controlled, and reported through approved tools
• Clearly document defects, risks, and remediation guidance in issue-tracking systems
• Collaborate closely with developers, UX designers, product owners, and accessibility leads to resolve issues efficiently
• Participate fully in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Proactively identify quality and accessibility risks and raise them early to support timely remediation
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent combination of education and experience (an additional 4 years of experience may substitute)
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or SDET roles
- Active DHS Trusted Tester Certification
- Demonstrated experience performing manual and automated testing of web-based applications
- Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman
- Experience with performance and load testing tools such as NeoLoad or JMeter
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 concepts
- Hands-on experience using accessibility testing tools, including axe, pa11y, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer, JAWS, and NVDA
- Demonstrated experience performing manual accessibility testing using assistive technologies and screen readers
- Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments
- Experience working in Agile / Scrum or SAFe-based delivery environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
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