508 Tester

Softrams is one of the fastest growing digital services firms in the Washington Metropolitan regions crafting human-centered solutions and empowering digital services with a focus on HX, AI, cloud, DevOps and cyber security. Our offices are located in Leesburg VA, Baltimore MD, and Plano TX, and our teams are spread across the U.S. 
Recognized as a Top Workplace USA (2024)Recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Technology (2023, 2021) INC 5000, Fastest growing companies in America (2023, 2022) Washington Business Journal Top 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington area 2020 NXT UP - Top Federal Emerging Technology and consulting firms 2020 Inaugural DC Metro’s Most Successful Companies 2020 Washington Technology Fast 50 NVTC Tech 100 (2020, 2019) 
Job Description: Softrams is seeking a 508 Tester to work with us on a project team in support of a federal client in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. 

Federal Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation. 
• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States. 
• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology, computer science, MIS, or related discipline, or equivalent related experience. 
• 5+ years in Information Technology and software Quality Assurance. 
• 3+ years of experience working on Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility. 
• Development experience with a working knowledge of testing methodologies, automation tools and best practice. 
• Hands on experience with assistive technology tools. Experience with JAWS, DNS, ZoomText, PAW, WAT, Ferret, Narrator, or Common Look (or other similar tools). 
• Strong Knowledge of 508 testing procedures in an agile SCRUM environment. 
• Expert level of understanding of 508 compliance validation and WCAG2.0 standards. 
• Solid understanding of ARIA and Accessibility compliance validation practices. 
• Experience working with Federal Government projects. 
• Attention to detail with strong knowledge of planning and organizing test plans and test cases. 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products and IBM CLM will be highly desirable. 
• Flexible, detail oriented, with excellent analytical and communication skills. 
• Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides policy and process support to the entire project team to develop, maintain, and improve our compliance with the federal government Section 508 program. 
• Be the go-to resource for compliance with Section 508 Laws and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ensure compliance, ease, efficiency, and effectiveness to use …