Senior Accessibility & QA Automation Test Engineer

Public Trust Eligibility Required

About Aretum 

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

The Senior Accessibility & QA Automation Test Engineer, is a hands-on test engineer responsible for ensuring enterprise-scale digital systems are functionally correct, usable, secure, performant, and fully accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. The Senior Accessibility & QA Automation Test Engineer operates independently, influences technical decisions, and raises the overall accessibility and quality maturity of Agile teams. 

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated functional testing of application code, APIs, and integrated services 
• Execute non-functional testing, including performance and load testing, to validate system stability and capacity 
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing throughout the software development lifecycle 
• Validate conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA requirements and applicable federal accessibility standards 
• Perform screen reader and keyboard-only testing using JAWS and NVDA 
• Execute automated accessibility scans using tools such as axe, pa11y, and ANDI, and validate results through manual testing 
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with user stories and acceptance criteria 
• Integrate functional and accessibility tests into established CI/CD pipelines 
• Ensure test results are documented, version-controlled, and reported through approved tools 
• Clearly document defects, risks, and remediation guidance in issue-tracking systems 
• Collaborate closely with developers, UX designers, product owners, and accessibility leads to resolve issues efficiently 
• Participate fully in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives 
• Proactively identify quality and accessibility risks and raise them early to support timely remediation 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent combination of education and experience (an additional 4 years of experience may substitute)
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or SDET roles 
• Active DHS Trusted Tester Certification
• Demonstrated experience performing manual and automated testing of web-based applications 
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright 
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman 
• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as NeoLoad or JMeter 
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 concepts 
• Hands-on experience using accessibility testing tools, including axe, pa11y, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer, JAWS, and NVDA 
• Demonstrated experience performing manual accessibility testing using assistive technologies and screen readers 
• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments 
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum or SAFe-based delivery environments 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale, cloud-based, microservices-oriented systems 
• Experience producing accessibility testing documentation, summaries, or conformance evidence 
• Experience collaborating closely with UX and design system teams to validate accessible components and patterns 

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible. 

EEO Statement 

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. 

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)  
• Retirement Plan (401k) 
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)  
• Paid Time Off 
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)  
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Training & Development