Accessibility QA Engineer

TL;DR

Accessibility QA Engineer: Validating quality, reliability, and accessibility of web-based applications for a large utility client with an accent on compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 standards. Focus on developing and executing test strategies, performing manual testing, identifying defects, and ensuring seamless integration in Agile/DevSecOps environments.

Location: Fully remote within 16 US states (Alabama, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia); preference for local to Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC due to occasional on-site meetings in Baltimore.

Salary: $96,132 - $126,000

Company

Digital integration consultancy combining technology, people, and organizational development to deliver smart, user-friendly solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and cases for functionality, performance, accessibility, security, and reliability.
• Perform manual testing of web-based applications and validate user experience across different user types.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards like Section 508 and WCAG 2.2.
• Identify, document, track defects, and establish metrics with clear reproduction steps.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and DevOps in Agile ceremonies and continuous delivery.
• Monitor quality trends, recommend improvements, and maintain test documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years in software QA/testing in enterprise or federal environments.
• Proven manual testing of web applications.
• Extensive experience with accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG 2.2).
• Agile environment experience and iterative delivery.
• Test management tools (Jira, TestRail).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related.

Nice to have

• API, system integrations, data workflows testing.
• Compliance frameworks experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedules, 100% medical HSA/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with 4% match.
• Generous PTO, 11 federal holidays, birthday holiday, sick leave, paid parental/FMLA.
• Education/wellness/tech allowances, referral bonuses, pet insurance, EAP.
• Purple Culture emphasizing autonomy, coaching, equity, curiosity, innovation.
• Performance-based bonuses, life insurance, disability coverage.

Hiring process

• Introductory interview with recruiter to review experience, skills, salary.
• Technical assessment to evaluate skills.
• Skills + business fit interview with situational/values questions; possible customer interview, background/security check.