Accessibility Testing Specialist- CPACC or WAS certification required

Role: Accessibility Testing Specialist- CPACC or WAS certification required

Remote

Duration: 7 Months Contract with possibility of extensions

Position Overview

IRG Clients is seeking an experienced Senior QA Tester to support the testing, validation, and quality assurance of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in manual software testing, accessibility compliance, API testing, database validation, and test automation.

The resource will be responsible for ensuring applications meet functional, technical, usability, accessibility, and quality standards. This role requires a thorough understanding of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508 accessibility standards, and government accessibility compliance requirements. The candidate must be able to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, identify and track defects, validate system functionality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

The position primarily focuses on manual testing, with automated testing used where appropriate. The successful candidate will help ensure application enhancements, workflows, data processing, and system integrations function correctly and comply with established accessibility and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, user acceptance (UAT), usability, and accessibility testing.
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test documentation based on business and technical requirements.
• Conduct manual testing and develop or maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Evaluate applications for compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and applicable accessibility requirements.
• Use accessibility testing tools and methodologies to identify, document, and validate accessibility issues.
• Review business requirements, technical specifications, and system documentation to identify testing needs and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements and develop effective test scenarios.
• Perform API testing and validate web services, integrations, and data exchanges.
• Execute SQL queries and conduct database testing to verify data accuracy, integrity, and processing results.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in defect triage meetings, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with development teams to support timely resolution.
• Validate application enhancements, system changes, and fixes before deployment to production.
• Support production testing and investigate application issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate testing records, defect reports, and relevant technical and user documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other IT professionals to ensure quality deliverables.
• Participate in Agile development activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and business process validation.
• Support testing initiatives for applications involving financial workflows, reporting, compliance, data submissions, and administrative processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with manual testing methodologies, test execution, and defect identification.
• Current or relevant accessibility certification, such as CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent recognized certification. A copy of the certification must be provided with the submission.
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility principles and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Certification or formal credentials in accessibility testing, as applicable to the required accessibility certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing, executing, and maintaining test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test documentation.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Strong proficiency in SQL queries, database testing, and data validation.
• Extensive experience with API testing and web service validation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into comprehensive testing strategies.
• Experience tracking, managing, and resolving defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and government accessibility compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Experience validating applications against WCAG and Section 508 requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, developers, business analysts, 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 initiatives.
• Experience testing grant management, financial management, compliance, or other business-critical applications.
• Experience validating complex business workflows, reporting functions, data submissions, and system integrations.
• Familiarity with accessibility remediation, assistive technologies, and accessibility defect verification.