MetaPhase Consulting
Overview
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be. We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. What You Will Be Doing Own test planning, test case design, and traceability from requirements and user stories to results
Execute functional, regression, smoke, integration, end to end, and exploratory testing across browsers and devices
Build and maintain automated tests for UI and API layers (Cypress or Playwright or Selenium or WebDriverIO), and integrate with CI/CD
Validate accessibility with automated and manual methods (axe, Pa11y, WAVE), keyboard-only workflows, color contrast checks, and screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Verify USWDS components and patterns, responsive behavior, and content standards including plain language
Measure performance with Lighthouse and WebPageTest; raise issues on Core Web Vitals and verify optimizations
Test analytics and tagging where permitted (DAP and GA4), event schemas, and data quality
Validate CMS workflows, content publishing, permissions, redirects, links, sitemaps, robots, and 404/500 handling
Support security and privacy reviews by reproducing findings, retesting fixes, and documenting evidence
Manage defects through the full lifecycle: triage, prioritize, reproduce, verify fixes, and maintain clear defect narratives
Maintain test data, environments, and mocks or stubs; coordinate with DevOps on stable builds
Create release readiness reports, test summaries, and artifacts that support ATO inputs and change control
Contribute to continuous improvement: refine acceptance criteria, propose test coverage improvements, and mentor teammates on quality practices
What We Need From You (Required) 4 or more years in software quality assurance for web applications, including public facing sites
Hands on experience with a modern test automation framework (Cypress or Playwright or Selenium or WebDriverIO)
Strong manual testing skills, clear bug writing, reproduction steps, and risk-based prioritization
Working knowledge of accessibility testing, Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA, automated and manual
Cross browser and cross device testing expertise (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Android, iOS)
Experience testing REST APIs with tools such as Postman or similar
Familiarity with USWDS patterns, responsive design, and content quality checks
CI/CD exposure (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) and version control with Git
Test management in Jira and Confluence, TestRail or Zephyr or similar
U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation
Bonus Points (Desired) Trusted Tester v5 certification or DHS Section 508 credentials
Experience with performance and accessibility monitoring in production (Siteimprove or similar)
Basic security testing familiarity and tooling (OWASP ZAP or dependency scanning)
Experience with Drupal 10 or headless CMS publishing workflows
Knowledge of analytics validation for government sites (DAP and Google Analytics where permitted)
Work Setup & Travel Hybrid – Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education Must be able to obtain Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field
Benefits & Perks
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first. We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team.
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At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be. We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. What You Will Be Doing Own test planning, test case design, and traceability from requirements and user stories to results
Execute functional, regression, smoke, integration, end to end, and exploratory testing across browsers and devices
Build and maintain automated tests for UI and API layers (Cypress or Playwright or Selenium or WebDriverIO), and integrate with CI/CD
Validate accessibility with automated and manual methods (axe, Pa11y, WAVE), keyboard-only workflows, color contrast checks, and screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Verify USWDS components and patterns, responsive behavior, and content standards including plain language
Measure performance with Lighthouse and WebPageTest; raise issues on Core Web Vitals and verify optimizations
Test analytics and tagging where permitted (DAP and GA4), event schemas, and data quality
Validate CMS workflows, content publishing, permissions, redirects, links, sitemaps, robots, and 404/500 handling
Support security and privacy reviews by reproducing findings, retesting fixes, and documenting evidence
Manage defects through the full lifecycle: triage, prioritize, reproduce, verify fixes, and maintain clear defect narratives
Maintain test data, environments, and mocks or stubs; coordinate with DevOps on stable builds
Create release readiness reports, test summaries, and artifacts that support ATO inputs and change control
Contribute to continuous improvement: refine acceptance criteria, propose test coverage improvements, and mentor teammates on quality practices
What We Need From You (Required) 4 or more years in software quality assurance for web applications, including public facing sites
Hands on experience with a modern test automation framework (Cypress or Playwright or Selenium or WebDriverIO)
Strong manual testing skills, clear bug writing, reproduction steps, and risk-based prioritization
Working knowledge of accessibility testing, Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA, automated and manual
Cross browser and cross device testing expertise (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Android, iOS)
Experience testing REST APIs with tools such as Postman or similar
Familiarity with USWDS patterns, responsive design, and content quality checks
CI/CD exposure (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) and version control with Git
Test management in Jira and Confluence, TestRail or Zephyr or similar
U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation
Bonus Points (Desired) Trusted Tester v5 certification or DHS Section 508 credentials
Experience with performance and accessibility monitoring in production (Siteimprove or similar)
Basic security testing familiarity and tooling (OWASP ZAP or dependency scanning)
Experience with Drupal 10 or headless CMS publishing workflows
Knowledge of analytics validation for government sites (DAP and Google Analytics where permitted)
Work Setup & Travel Hybrid – Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education Must be able to obtain Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field
Benefits & Perks
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first. We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team.
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