508 Test Engineer: Remote/Hybrid with Federal Impact

Niyam IT; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Professional growth & development

Mentorship opportunities

Innovative culture

Diversity & inclusion

Meaningful work with mission

Job summary

Niyam IT is seeking a 508 Test Engineer to join our team in Ashburn, VA, to develop, execute, and maintain test plans and scripts validating software functionality, usability, and performance. The role collaborates with development teams to ensure quality and compliance across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of 508 testing experience, DHS Trusted Tester certification, and hands-on Selenium/WebDriver automation experience, with the ability to work onsite at a federal client location in

Qualifications

• US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR 3+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a 508 Tester.
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification required.
• Strong experience with functional, regression, and acceptance testing.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, WebDriver).
• Knowledge of accessibility, usability, performance, and security testing practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, scenarios, and scripts for software validation.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, document, and resolve defects.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases and defect tracking.
• Conduct functional, regression, and acceptance testing of software applications.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and provide actionable feedback to development teams.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks using technologies such as Selenium, WebDriver, and other relevant tools.
• Perform 508 compliance testing, usability, security, performance, stress, and other quality assurance activities as needed.

Skills

Test automation

508 testing

Selenium/WebDriver

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

Selenium

WebDriver

Job description

Niyam IT is seeking a 508 Test Engineer to join our team in Ashburn, VA, to develop, execute, and maintain test plans and scripts validating software functionality, usability, and performance. The role collaborates with development teams to ensure quality and compliance across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of 508 testing experience, DHS Trusted Tester certification, and hands-on Selenium/WebDriver automation experience, with the ability to work onsite at a federal client location in