Overview

DecisionPointseeks QA / 508 / Test Engineers to support quality assurance, accessibility compliance, and software testing for enterprise applications within a large federal and DoD-aligned IT mission environment. These roles perform manual and automated testing, execute user acceptance testing (UAT), reproduce defects,validateaccessibility requirements, and verify system functionality across development environments.

The QA / 508 / Test Engineers ensure secure, reliable, and compliant application delivery by partnering with developers, system engineers, product teams, and accessibility specialists tovalidatefeatures before deployment.

These positions are fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The QA / 508 / Test Engineer will:

  • Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Performfunctional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
  • Reproduce defects, document root cause indicators, andvalidatefixes.
  • Validate accessibility compliance against Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • Perform cross-browser, cross-device, and responsive UI testing.
  • Verify API functionality, error handling, and backend service interactions.
  • Maintain testing documentation including test results, traceability matrices, and defect logs.
  • Collaborate with developers and product owners to refine acceptance criteria and test scenarios.
  • Support automation framework updates and contribute new automated test scripts.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, and reviews.
  • Provide recommendations for improving test coverage, quality processes, andreleasereadiness.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

Must hold an active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation.

Education (Required)

Bachelor27s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, Testing, ora relatedtechnical field.

Experience (Required)

• Minimum5 yearsof experience in software testing, QA engineering, or related fields.

• Experience performing manual and automated test execution.

• Experiencevalidatingaccessibility compliance (WCAG/508).

• Experience testing web applications, APIs, and enterprise systems.

• Experience documenting defects, root cause indicators, and test results.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile testing practices.

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 / Section 508 accessibility testing.

• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).

• Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience working in DoD or federal IT environments.

• Experience with CI/CD testing integration.

• Familiarity with load/performance testing tools.

Certifications

Required:

• WCAG / Section 508 Accessibility Certification

Preferred:

• CompTIA Security+

• ITIL v4 Foundation

• Certified Software Tester (CSTE) or similar QA certifications

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting results.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to collaborate across development, product, and engineering teams.

• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple test cycles simultaneously.