Senior Accessibility & 508 QA Engineer

Steampunk

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a 508 Test Engineer to ensure web, software, and digital platforms meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 standards. You will collaborate with developers, designers, and product teams to identify accessibility issues early and guide teams toward compliant solutions.

With 5+ years in accessibility testing, QA and test automation in Agile or DevSecOps, you will develop accessibility plans, execute tests, document issues with repro steps, and support CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

5+ years of accessibility testing for web or enterprise apps.
Familiarity with 508 and WCAG 2.1 standards.
Experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
Programming or scripting in JavaScript, Python, or Java.
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and test web and application interfaces for Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliance.
Develop and execute accessibility test plans, test cases, and reports.
Document accessibility issues with reproduction steps and track fixes.
Use manual and automated testing tools to verify compliance.
Collaborate with developers, UX designers, and business analysts on accessible design.
Participate in Agile sprint planning and CI/CD integration for accessibility testing.
Contribute to automation strategies using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
Provide guidance on accessibility best practices to engineering teams.
Conduct accessibility audits and VPAT/ACR reports.
Stay current with evolving accessibility standards and tools.
Engineer and implement improvements for services.