Tester

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Office of Information Technology (OIT) in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Quality Analyst/Accessibility Tester to lead accessibility testing and audits. You will drive conformance to WCAG and regulatory standards across multiple applications.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, executing manual and automated tests, reporting defects, and mentoring QA staff. Collaboration with BAs and clients is essential to deliver accessible digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Formal QA processes and quality assurance methodologies are required.
• Experience with accessibility testing across web and mobile platforms.
• Strong collaboration with Business Analysts and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead QA testers and drive quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and audit activities for accessibility conformance (WCAG).
• Perform automated and manual accessibility testing with assistive tech.
• Create, document, and manage test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Execute functional, end-to-end, and regression testing across projects.
• Document defects, prioritize ADA issues, and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with BAs and clients to interpret requirements.

Skills

QA leadership

UAT methodologies

Accessibility testing

ADA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Automated testing tools

Job description

Short Description:

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a qualified candidate for the Sr. Quality Analyst/Accessibility tester position to join the agency based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Complete Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Web Accessibility Specialist, you will lead all testing and audit activities using manual and automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.

Conduct accessibility testing using a combination of automated tools and manual testing (including testing with assistive technologies) to evaluate the level of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Create, document, and manage test plans, test cases, and scripts across multiple projects based on software requirements and design documents.

Conduct functional, end-to-end, and regression testing of applications to ensure functionality, reliability, and quality.

Create and maintain test scripts, standards, guidelines, and playbooks for accessibility testing and development best practices.

Document and report defects, issues, and areas of improvement as well as manage and prioritize critical ADA defects.

Collaborate with Business Analysts and Clients to understand requirements and provide feedback.

Act as a subject matter expert for testing web and mobile applications for accessibility.

Participate in system designs, Support, and foster usability testing and research for accessibility. Provide ad-hoc, project-based team training for ADA awareness, implement solutions, and foster innovation through accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, MIS, Engineering, or related fields.

7+ years of experience as a Quality Analyst with demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance methodology and practices.

Hands‑on experience with automated test tools and test management tools like Jira or GitLab.

In‑depth, working knowledge of ADA tools and standards for accessibility testing (i.e., WAVE, JAWS, axe, ANDI, and other automated tools or applications).

5+ years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital products adhere to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA) within agile projects.

Ability to provide solutions for testers and development teams by applying best practices. Ability to provide direction and lead QA testers.

Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.