Contractor-03- Accessibility Tester

Mphasis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology services is looking for a dedicated Lead Tester with extensive experience in Accessibility testing. The role involves designing and executing manual test cases, contributing to automation initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will hold key certifications and demonstrate strong expertise in various testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7+ years of experience in testing.
• Strong expertise in Accessibility testing.
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification, CPACC Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and design detailed manual test cases.
• Execute test cases, record results, and report defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for complete test coverage.

Skills

Accessibility testing

Manual testing

Regression testing

Functional testing

Exploratory testing

Usability testing

API testing

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

Q Test

Postman

Swagger

Job description

We are looking for a 4 to 7+ years of experience dedicated lead Tester with strong expertise in Accessibility testing. The ideal candidate will focus on designing and executing manual test cases while contributing to automation initiatives as needed. This role requires a Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) Trusted Tester Certification, CPACC(Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) Certification & experience Leading A11y(Accessibility) testing projects

Key Responsibilities :

Testing :

• Analyze requirements and design detailed manual test cases to validate software functionality, usability, and performance.
• Execute test cases, record results, and report defects with comprehensive descriptions and steps to reproduce.
• Perform various types of testing, including regression, functional, exploratory, and usability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage and alignment with project goals.

Automation Testing (Preferred) :

• Contribute to the development and execution of basic automation scripts for repetitive and high-impact test cases.
• Support automation initiatives by maintaining and updating test scripts under guidance.
• Assist in integrating automated tests into CI / CD pipelines to improve testing efficiency.
• Track, log, and manage defects using tools such as JIRA, Q test, or similar platforms.
• Retest resolved issues and provided detailed feedback to developers.
• Collaboration and Reporting :
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
• Document test cases, results, and issues clearly and concisely.
• Contribute to test planning, test designing and strategy discussions.

Years of experience needed –

4 to 7 + years of experience in testing.

Technical Skills :

• WCAG 2.1&2.2(Level A / AA)
• ARC, AXE, WAVE
• WAI-ARIA
• APG -Patterns
• NVDA
• Proficient in designing and executing detailed manual test cases.
• Strong understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC) and QA methodologies.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Q Test).
• Exposure to API testing using tools like Postman, Swagger
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and processes.
• Basic understanding of automation tools such as Rest Assured or TOSCA.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.

Certification Needed :

• DHS (Section 508)
• CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) (Lead Level)
• WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) (Optional)
• JAWS Certification (Screen Reader) (Optional)
• NVDA Certification (Screen Reader) (Optional)