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Role: QA Analyst -508 User Accessibility

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid,)

Duration: 12 Months

Client is hiring Accessibility / 508 Tester for our Healthcare client. Seeking candidates that have current healthcare 508/ Accessibility testing experience. Candidates will be required to travel to Reston at once a week.

Required Experience:

Experience with mobile accessibility testing (IOS and Android).

Certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, IAAP certifications).

Experience with usability testing and understanding of UX/UI principles.

Knowledge of cloud testing environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).

Familiarity with Docker or containerized testing environments.

7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) with a focus on functional automation and accessibility testing.

Proven experience with automated functional testing using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Web Driver IO, or similar.

Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.0/2.1, Section 508, ADA) and experience conducting manual and automated accessibility testing.

Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe-core, Pa11y, WAVE, Tenon.io, VoiceOver, NVDA, etc.).

Experience with PDF Accessibility and editing PDF documents to add accessible features.

Familiarity with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile-first design practices.

Proficiency in programming/scripting languages used for test automation (JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, etc.).

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, or GitLab CI for integrating automated tests.

Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, especially as it pertains to accessibility and functional testing.

Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Experience with mobile testing (both web and native apps) is a plus.

Experience in Agile development environments and testing in agile sprints.

Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) is a plus.

Familiarity with performance testing or other non-functional testing (e.g., load, stress) is a bonus.

Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical teams.

Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.

Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality products.

Problem-solving mindset and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues efficiently.