Senior QA/508/Test Engineer

DecisionPoint seeks a QA/508/Test Engineer to perform accessibility testing, functional testing, and regression validation for an enterprise Content Management System supporting a federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role ensures that CMS releases, templates, workflows, and page rendering meet quality standards, accessibility requirements, and functional expectations across devices and user scenarios. 

The QA/508/Test Engineer contributes to release readiness by identifying defects, validating fixes, confirming compliance with WCAG/508 accessibility standards, and supporting continuous improvement of testing processes. 

This position is fully remote. 

Duties & Responsibilities


The QA/508/Test Engineer will: 

• Test CMS templates, modules, workflows, and pages to validate proper functionality and user experience. 

• Conduct accessibility testing in alignment with WCAG and Section 508 compliance requirements. 

• Execute regression testing for platform updates, deployments, and CMS releases. 

• Validate page rendering, responsive behavior, and cross-browser performance. 

• Document defects, test results, and root cause findings using enterprise test management tools. 

• Develop, update, and maintain test plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria. 

• Work with developers and architects to verify fixes, retest issues, and support quality improvements. 

• Perform structured testing of search functionality, user authentication flows, and content workflows. 

• Support automated testing efforts where applicable. 

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness reviews. 

Qualifications


Clearance Requirement 

Must hold an active Secret clearance. 

Education (Required) 

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, QA/Testing, or a related technical field. 

Experience (Required) 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software testing, QA analysis, or accessibility testing. 

• Experience testing CMS platforms, enterprise applications, or digital content systems. 

• Experience conducting WCAG/508 compliance testing and using accessibility testing tools. 

• Experience validating workflows, templates, rendering behavior, and complex user paths. 

Technical Knowledge (Required) 

• Strong understanding of WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards. 

• Experience with browser developer tools, accessibility scanners, and manual accessibility techniques. 

• Proficiency with test case management tools, defect tracking systems, and regression testing approaches. 

• Knowledge of cross-browser testing, responsive design validation, and UI behavior analysis. 

Technical Knowledge (Preferred) 

• Experience with automated testing tools or scripting. 

• Familiarity with CMS templating and content structures. 

• Experience working within Agile development environments. 

Certifications 

Required: 

• WCAG or Section 508 accessibility certification 

Preferred: 

• Certified Software Tester (CSTE) 

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent 

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI ACP) 

Skills 

• Strong analytical and testing skills with attention to detail. 

• Ability to clearly document findings and communicate defects. 

• Excellent collaboration skills for working with developers, designers, and architects. 

• Ability to analyze user flows and identify usability or accessibility issues. 

• Commitment to platform quality, accessibility compliance, and continuous improvement.