Accessability Test Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

mobile accessibility testing (iOS and Android).
UX/UI
axe-core
Pa11y
WAVE
Tenon.io
VoiceOver
NVDA
HTML
CSS
JavaScript

Job Details

ONSITE interview is required.

Candidates must be local to Reston, VA area.  Travel to client site 2x a week.

Vega is Hiring! Accessibility / Automation test Engineer for our direct client. This is an onsite /hybrid position. Seeking candidates that are located in a commutable distance to Reston, VA.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Strong Senior Accessibility / Automation Engineer to join our SDET team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the functionality and accessibility of our web and mobile applications through both manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in functional automation testing, as well as a deep understanding of accessibility standards and how to ensure digital products are inclusive for all users. You will collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and designers to create an exceptional, accessible user experience while automating tests to improve efficiency and coverage.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    3+ years of Experience with mobile accessibility testing (iOS and Android).
    Good to have Certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, IAAP certifications).
    Experience with usability testing and understanding of UX/UI principles.
    Knowledge of cloud testing environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).
    Familiarity with Docker or containerized testing environments.
  • 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) with a focus on functional automation and accessibility testing.
    Proven experience with automated functional testing using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, WebDriverIO, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.0/2.1, Section 508, ADA) and experience conducting manual and automated accessibility testing.
  • Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe-core, Pa11y, WAVE, Tenon.io, VoiceOver, NVDA, etc.).
  • Experience with PDF Accessibility and editing PDF documents to add accessible features.
  • Familiarity with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile-first design practices.
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages used for test automation (JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for integrating automated tests.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, especially as it pertains to accessibility and functional testing.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Experience with mobile testing (both web and native apps) is a plus.
  • Testing Methodologies:
  • Experience in Agile development environments and testing in Agile sprints.
  • Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with performance testing or other non-functional testing (e.g., load, stress) is a bonus.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality products.
  • Problem-solving mindset and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues efficiently.
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