Functional 508 Tester

Work in tandem with the software development team to validate, document, test, and deploy applications. Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in identifying and preventing defects in these products and services on continuous basis. Work with software engineers, system engineers, and DevOps engineers in the correction of any defects found to avoid problems when delivering solutions to customers.

Basic Qualification:

3+ years of experience as a software engineer or tester and with the creation of test cases, test suites, requirements matrices, and end-of-test reports
Experience with analyzing and documenting software test results
Experience working in an Agile environment and with application life cycle management (ALM)
Experience with agile SDLC
Ability to support efforts to test the solution for accessibility and usability compliance
Ability to analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities
Ability to translate detailed design into application systems
Ability to Test, debug, and refine applications to produce the required product
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

Experience in creating a process for identifying potential compliance issues and documenting issues in user stories for prioritization by the client for resolution
Experience in pro-active testing for Section 508 compliance for functionality available to end-users, and creating 508 test artifacts
Ability to manage discrepancies identified during testing and collaborate with the software development team to resolve software bugs
Ability to prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation.
Ability to enhance applications to improve performance and add functionality.
Ability to assists with the development of overall test plan and other test artifacts
Ability to set testing schedules and provide progress or status to project management and client stakeholders
Ability to identify, records, and helps manage defects to resolution.
Ability to identify and communicates any testing issues or risks to Developer and Test Lead
Ability to identify developer guidelines to support Section 508 and prevent usability problems

Vetting:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.