Senior QA Tester | Accessibility Testing | WCAG 2.2 AA | Section 508
Hiring experienced QA professionals with hands-on accessibility compliance expertise.
We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Tester to support application enhancements for the Department of Education. This opportunity is suited to QA professionals with strong manual testing skills, accessibility compliance expertise, and hands-on experience with SQL, API testing, and defect management.
Industry: Government / Public Sector
Experience: 5+ years in QA and software testing
What You Will Work On
You will test applications that support the monitoring and administration of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grants, including Parts B and C.
The project includes enhancements to funding streams, fiscal monitoring functionality, and form-upload processes supporting budget and claims workflows.
Your Responsibilities
Perform manual software testing, including functional, regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), usability, and accessibility testing.
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts.
Validate application accessibility against WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 standards.
Conduct SQL queries and database testing to verify data accuracy and application functionality.
Perform API testing and web service validation.
Create and maintain automated test scripts where appropriate.
Analyze business and technical requirements to establish test coverage.
Document defects, investigate issues, and participate in defect triage.
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and stakeholders.
Support release validation, production testing, and ongoing application enhancements.
Must-Have Qualifications
5+ years of Quality Assurance (QA) and software testing experience.
Strong hands-on experience in manual testing.
Accessibility testing certification: CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent credential.
In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
Practical experience validating applications against accessibility requirements.
Proficiency in SQL queries and database validation.
Hands-on experience with API testing and web services.
Experience developing test plans, test cases, and test documentation.
Familiarity with automated testing scripts and defect management.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience working in Agile or similar software development environments.
Preferred Experience
Government or public-sector application testing.
Grant management, fiscal monitoring, or compliance-driven applications.
Experience supporting application releases and production validation.