QA/Accessibility Test Engineer

About Focus

Focus is a digital services firm dedicated to delivering on projects with impact in the civic tech space. We transform outdated government systems into modern, efficient solutions that deliver better outcomes for citizens.

Our engineering team has worked on a wide range of projects for federal and state government agencies. We are a small team that is steadily growing and we want you on board to help us shape our future.

At Focus, we believe in showing up and doing good work. We also believe in closing your laptop at the end of the day, taking time-off when you need it, and maintaining a good work-life balance.

We are a fully remote team and all employees must be located within the continental US. Some of our projects may have an occasional need to travel, ~1 to 2 times a year.

About the role

You will be joining the Department of State Division of Consular Affairs team as a QA/Accessibility Test Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to help modernize how passports get delivered to millions of Americans. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that these vital services are accessible to all citizens, regardless of their abilities.

What you’ll do:

Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing to ensure 508 and WCAG 2.2 compliance

Create and execute test plans for web-based applications

Perform manual and automated testing across multiple browsers and assistive technologies

Ability to create clear bug reports with reproducible steps

Write and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright or similar frameworks

Document accessibility issues and work with developers to ensure proper remediation

Review user interfaces for accessibility best practices during the design phase

Create and maintain accessibility testing documentation and guidelines

Participate in code reviews from an accessibility perspective

Train team members on accessibility testing best practices

Collaborate with designers and developers to build accessibility into the development process

Attend team meetings (sprint planning, standup, retrospectives)

Requirements

Need-to-have

3+ years of experience testing web-based applications

Strong familiarity with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 compliance standards

Experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and other assistive technologies

Experience with accessibility testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Pa11y, etc.)

Understanding of ARIA attributes and semantic HTML

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working within cross-functional teams

Lived in the US for 3 out of the last 5 years

Nice-to-have

Experience with Playwright or similar test automation frameworks

Knowledge of AccelQ or other no-code testing platforms

Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or other automation tools

IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA)

Experience working in the civic tech space

Experience with government systems or passport/visa processing

Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience with API testing

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Thank you for taking the time to consider this role. We look forward to meeting you and having you join our growing team!

Our Interview Process

Duration: Around 2 weeks

Phone screen (30 mins)

Technical Interview (1.5 hr)

Behavioral Interview (1 hr)