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 We transform outdated government systems into modern, efficient solutions that deliver better outcomes for citizens.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.
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)
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!
Duration: Around 2 weeks
Phone screen (30 mins)
Technical Interview (1.5 hr)
Behavioral Interview (1 hr)
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