508 Tester - Virpie Tech

Role Title: 508 Tester
Duration: Long Term
Location: Remote
Client: Booz Allen/IRS ECM (O&M)

Job Description:

"Serves as the advocate for accessibility, a resource for colleagues who need to develop accessible products, and provides outreach and training for project managers, web designers, developers and content providers. Applies specific functional knowledge; working/general industry knowledge. Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance; may review or guide activities of more junior employees. Bachelors degree and 2-4+ years of directly related experience or Masters degree and 0-2+ years directly related experience. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree for certain roles. Certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree for certain technical roles
2+ years of experience with 508 testing
Experience with 508 testing using JAWS, Dragon, CCA, ZoomText, or Keyboard
Experience with WCAG 2.0 A/AA standards, 508 testing of Information Communications Technology, and 508 troubleshooting and coding
Experience with 508 vendors on existing platform or assistive technology tickets
Experience working with teams for the approval of the product acceptance, including product security, performance testing, vulnerability testing, reliability, and fault tolerance testing
Experience managing test data architecture definition and requests
Ability to perform initial debugging on test failures and read through the code
Ability to identify and communicate risks and opportunities for improvement across all products and test frameworks
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree"
"Experience with 508 remediation of web, software, mobile, and electronic documents technology
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools
Experience with 508 testing process and tools
Experience with 508 analysis
Experience leading and coordinating tasks
Ability to interact with third party vendors
Master's degree"









Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidate MUST satisfy 80% of job requirements to submit resume. Candidates who are clearly unqualified (less than 60% skill match), or lacks legal work status will be rejected & reported.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, reference verification and drug screen.
• For U.S. employment opportunities we accept U.S. citizens and permanent resident applicants. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on candidate's willingness for their visa to be sponsored by Virpie (if position permits). Virpie will require proof of work authorization.
• SORRY, NO CORPORATE TO CORPORATE (CORP. 2 CORP. / C2C) APPLICANTS will be considered for this position. Candidates must be willing to work on Virpie or client's W2.

About Virpie Tech:

• A certified NMSDC minority-owned consulting firm since 1997, providing a complete range of staffing services to Fortune 500 companies nationwide across a broad spectrum of industries along with various Federal and State goverment agencies. Additional offices nationwide, UK, Dubai, and India.
• We consult with candidates to understand their personal goals before discussing technical skills and offer an opportunity to succeed. The enthusiasm our employees bring to work extends to their personal life, and we encourage a healthy balance of work and life.
• Virpie has won awards for Top 50 Diversity Business, Fortune 50 Company, Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company, and Diversity Business Top 500 Business.
• Virpie is an Equal Opportunity Employer; welcoming diversity as a competitive advantage
• We honor our Veterans
• Charitable donations to our community in a new hire's honor for permanent placements
• Visit us at: www.virpietech.com