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Senior 508 Tester – Woodlawn, MD

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior 508 Tester to support our SSA client in Woodlawn, MD. This role is ideal for a motivated QA professional with deep expertise in manual and automation testing, accessibility (508) compliance, and Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will work onsite with SSA government employees and subcontractors, contributing to mission‑critical systems that support millions of Americans.

Candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end manual and automation testing using Selenium/Java.
• Perform 508 compliance testing using tools such as JAWS, WAVE, ANDI.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with Agile ceremonies.
• Support Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber framework.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Serve as a testing expert, providing mentorship and oversight while remaining hands‑on.
• Document testing deliverables including test logs, VPATs, and accessibility reports.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and demos.
• Ensure quality assurance best practices are followed throughout the SDLC.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain US public trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in functional and system integration testing.
• 5+ years as a business analyst or QA analyst working closely with development teams.
• 3+ years of experience with 508 testing using JAWS.
• 3+ years of automation testing experience using Selenium and Java.
• 5+ years working in Agile environments, preferably SAFe.
• Strong experience writing test plans, test cases, and leading QA efforts.
• Familiarity with GitHub or similar configuration management tools.

Desired Qualifications / Non‑essential Skills

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with web accessibility testing practices and standards.
• Experience as a senior‑level business analyst and tester (manual + automation).
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience generating and maintaining VPAT documentation.
• Ability to mentor junior testers and analysts.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 – $176,300.00.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well‑being programs

Skills

• Functional Testing
• Selenium
• Technical Writing

What You Can Expect From Us

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. You will be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and will have opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Your work creates value; you’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas and embrace new opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristic to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Accommodations and Application Notes

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox and reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested.