Senior QA Tester

HonorVet Technologies; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a Senior QA Tester to support education grant programs, including IDEA Parts B and C. The role emphasizes manual testing with automated efforts where appropriate, collaborating with analysts, developers, and project managers to ensure accessibility and quality.

You will validate requirements, perform API and database testing, write test plans and scripts, and help ensure WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 compliance across federal and state government software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/testing experience in software projects.
• Experience with accessibility testing and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, UAT, usability, and accessibility testing.
• Develop, execute, and maintain manual test cases, scripts, plans, and documentation.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts when applicable.
• Review requirements and technical docs to ensure coverage.
• Collaborate with analysts to define test scenarios and gather requirements.
• Perform API testing and web service validation to ensure reliability.
• Execute SQL queries and validate data integrity.
• Document results, defects, and recommendations for resolution.
• Participate in defect triage, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Support production deployments with validation and verification.
• Maintain user and system documentation as processes evolve.
• Assist in business process improvement and application validation.
• Ensure accessibility conformance including WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

API testing

SQL validation

WCAG testing

Agile

Documentation

Collaboration

Accessibility standards

Education

Accessibility certification CPACC/WAS

Tools

Postman

SQL Server

Job description

HonorVet Technologies. We're a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Job Title

Senior QA Tester

Location

Des Moines, IA, 50319

Duration

9 Months with Possible Extension

Work Mode

Remote/Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Tester to support ongoing enhancements to applications used for monitoring and administering education grant programs, including Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Current initiatives include the implementation of additional funding streams, a fiscal monitoring tool, and standalone form upload processes supporting budget and claims workflows. The Senior QA Tester will perform primarily manual testing, along with automated testing where appropriate. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing and executing test plans, validating business and technical requirements, performing API and database testing, and supporting defect triage throughout the software development lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with business analysts, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure applications meet functional, usability, accessibility, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, user acceptance (UAT), usability, and accessibility testing.
• Develop, execute, and maintain manual test cases, test scripts, test plans, and test documentation.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts to support testing efforts where appropriate.
• Review business requirements and technical documentation to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with business analysts to clarify requirements and develop test scenarios, including limited requirements gathering for test planning.
• Perform API testing and web service validation to ensure system functionality and reliability.
• Execute SQL queries and validate database records to ensure data accuracy and system integrity.
• Document test results, identify defects, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Participate in defect triage, troubleshooting, and production support activities.
• Work closely with development teams to validate application changes and support successful production deployments.
• Support projects ranging from minor enhancements to large-scale application initiatives.
• Maintain and update user and system documentation as business processes evolve.
• Participate in business process improvement and application validation activities.
• Ensure applications comply with applicable accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and software testing.
• Strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Accessibility testing certification, such as CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent recognized credential.
• Thorough understanding of accessibility principles and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Experience creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL queries and database validation.
• Strong experience with API testing and web service validation.
• Proven ability to develop test plans, test cases, and test documentation based on business and technical requirements.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive testing strategies.
• Experience tracking, documenting, and managing defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and government accessibility compliance requirements.
• Experience validating WCAG and Section 508 compliance in web applications.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, developers, project managers, and cross-functional IT teams.
• Experience working in Agile or similar collaborative software development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government applications or public-sector technology environments.
• Experience testing compliance-driven applications or grant management systems.
• Familiarity with fiscal monitoring, funding administration, budget management, and claims processing workflows.
• Experience validating complex business processes, data integrations, and document upload functionality.

Key Focus Areas

• Manual and automated software testing
• Accessibility compliance and certification
• WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 standards
• API testing and database validation using SQL
• Test planning, test execution, and defect management
• Agile software development and cross-functional collaboration
• Government applications and compliance-driven systems