Manual Tester - 508 Compliance (Remote)

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Location: Remote

We're looking for detail-oriented manual testers with expertise in 508 compliance! If you're passionate about testing, apply now!

Position Description: The Manual Tester, 508 Compliance assesses software quality and 508 compliance standards through manual testing. This position supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Minimum/General Experience: 5 years of manual testing and 508 compliance experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Above average experience as a quality assurance (QA) tester performing manual testing
• Above average experience with 508 compliance testing
• Above average experience in QA and Agile methodologies
• Above average ability to document and troubleshoot errors
• Working knowledge of test management software (e.g., Jira, GitHub and Rational)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Above average analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude

Security: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:

• Covers 5-10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
• Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
• Law enforcement check
• Court records check
• Education check- Attendance and Degrees

Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:

• Manually tests systems and/or applications for 508 compliance requirements
• Evaluates product code according to specifications and 508 compliance requirements
• Documents and reports accessibility issues and supports remediation recommendations
• Works with accessibility testing tools
• Collaborates with Business Analysts, Test Engineers and Test Planners/Managers to develop effective test strategies, test plans, and procedures
• Executes manual test cases and analyzes results
• Creates logs to document testing phases and defects and confirms that requirements are verified, validated, and meets 508 compliance
• Reports bugs and errors to development teams
• Helps troubleshoot issues
• Conducts post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Works with cross-functional teams and ensures quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Configures necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing
• Manages the defect database and/or logs

Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $55,124 - $170,450 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises , Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2023. Oxley is a 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

Oxley Enterprises , Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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