Job#: 3037285

Job Description:

Location: Oxon Hill, Maryland (Hybrid)

We are seeking a 508 Compliance Tester to join our team. This position is an application quality assurance role with a specialization in accessibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing web applications and content for Section 508 compliance, ensuring usability for all users and alignment with federal standards. You will work within a development team to support existing web applications and redesign efforts, partnering with development teams to validate fixes and ensure readiness for release.

• Perform Section 508 compliance tests on web products and content, including PDFs.
• Build and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for functional, regression, and accessibility testing.
• Support broader quality assurance activities, including validation of application behavior across releases and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Utilize accessibility testing tools such as JAWS, NVDA, Axe, WAVE, and Accessibility Insights.
• Produce deliverables such as accessibility findings, audit reports, test results, and defect documentation.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to developers on accessibility standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including leads, developers, and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant mandates, policies, and guidelines.

Education: Bachelor's degree and 6 years of applicable experience, or equivalent experience (e.g., Master's degree and 2 years, Associate's degree and 7 years, or 12 years of experience without a degree).

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience testing for 508 accessibility compliance.

Technical Skills: Proficient with automated testing technology such as JAWS for screen reading. Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Additional Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have the ability to obtain an Entrance on Duty (EOD) determination.

• DHS Trusted Tester Certification.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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