Sr Testing Engineer (Accessibility)

Intro

MO helps government leaders achieve their mission by designing intuitive and sustainable customer experiences that build trust and improve satisfaction. We use human-centered design (HCD) to modernize and transform user and employee experiences. We’re a small team of interdisciplinary creatives with mission, impact, and service to others deeply rooted in our DNA. We’re naive enough to believe we can change the world and bold enough to take the chance to do it.We combine design thinking with continuous discovery and delivery methods to drive visionary, human-centered products to market. Our custom solutions range in size from completely revamping an entire application to refreshing small pieces of a larger product. Everyone at MO directly impacts the direction and success of the company, and we own our roles. We value integrity, curiosity, and courage, and we operate collaboratively and with accountability while consistently challenging each other in the pursuit of excellence. At MO, we delight in creating one-of-a-kind products and experiences. Your imagination is the only limit on what you can do here!

Overview

Are you looking to make an impact? We’re looking for a Senior Testing Engineer with a focus on mobile accessibility to join our team. In your work and through your expertise you’ll empower technology teams to deliver high quality mobile app features that help millions of Veterans get easier access to care and benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).In this position, you’ll be working in a small, cross-functional team of Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to design automated tests and perform manual testing that ensure every piece of mobile functionality released on VA’s mobile app is high quality, accessible, and meets VA’s standards.

• Conduct functional and workflow-driven testing using assistive technologies and automated tools to ensure compliance with VA standards
• Educate and train team members on mobile accessibility tools and testing methods, including keyboard navigation, screen readers, and speech recognition software
• Partner with leadership, stakeholders, and accessibility experts to improve accessibility processes and advocate for accessibility best practices across teams
• Work with government stakeholders, product managers, developers, and designers to understand acceptance criteria, build test plans, and perform functional, qualitative, performance, and accessibility testing for upcoming features / releases
• Develop automated testing solutions that empower technical teams to do as much of their own iterative quality and accessibility testing as possible prior to release
• Empower product managers, designers, and engineers to address failed tests and accessibility considerations, reproduce and prioritize issues, and implement remediations
• Verify fixes are implemented correctly throughout the product cycle in both production and development environments
• Maintain relationships with accessibility staff within VA to ensure alignment and to drive opportunities for further accessibility initiatives across the mobile platform

• 5+ years of experience building or testing accessible mobile products
• Deep knowledge of mobile accessibility standards and guidelines
• Extensive experience in quality assurance, implementation, and collaboration with designers and developers to resolve quality and accessibility challenges in mobile apps
• Proven ability to proactively drive adoption of iterative testing protocols across technical teams
• Consultative approach to understanding client expectations, working effectively in teams, and being accountable for delivering against testing / quality assurance goals.
• Ability to drive testing solutions amidst ambiguity, and adapt and respond to changing stakeholder and customer landscape
• Solid understanding of iterative software / mobile app development
• Experience with cross-platform or cross-browser testing

• A fun, dynamic working environment with an energetic and diverse team
• A REMOTE first work environment
• An inclusive culture where everyone is welcome
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for career growth
• Full health benefits (85% medical premiums for employees and dependents, dental, vision)
• 401K plan unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability in addition to Life Insurance (company sponsored)

All MO leaders are expected to lead with humility, embody our core values in their leadership, and to hold their team accountable to the same. MO leaders are expected to ensure we are always growing by tackling hard problems, being strategic, and learning from others.

MO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all interested candidates to apply. If you have more experience beyond what is detailed here, we’d be happy to take a look. If you meet most but not all of the requirements, we still want to hear from you. 

This application will remain open until filled.

MO helps government leaders achieve their mission by designing intuitive and sustainable customer experiences that build trust and improve satisfaction. We use human-centered design (HCD) to modernize and transform user and employee experiences. We’re a small team of interdisciplinary creatives with mission, impact, and service to others deeply rooted in our DNA. We’re naive enough to believe we can change the world and bold enough to take the chance to do it.

We combine design thinking with continuous discovery and delivery methods to drive visionary, human-centered products to market. Our custom solutions range in size from completely revamping an entire application to refreshing small pieces of a larger product. Everyone at MO directly impacts the direction and success of the company, and we own our roles. We value integrity, curiosity, and courage, and we operate collaboratively and with accountability while consistently challenging each other in the pursuit of excellence. At MO, we delight in creating one-of-a-kind products and experiences. Your imagination is the only limit on what you can do here!