508 Test Engineer-FQA

Synergy Business Innovation \& Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting\-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low\-Code/No\-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re\-Engineering. Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short\-term, and long\-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO \& Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well\-being programs. At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company\-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open\-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast\-paced, and quality\-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you! **Position Summary** The Section 508 Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (FQA) ensures USDA digital products meet federal accessibility requirements and deliver inclusive user experiences. This role combines functional QA with specialized accessibility testing across web, mobile, documents, and integrated systems. The analyst partners with Product Owners, Developers, Designers, and SMEs to embed accessibility into requirements, design, testing, and delivery. **Key Responsibilities** **Accessibility \& Section 508 Compliance Testing** * Perform Section 508 and WCAG 2\.2 AA testing using DHS Trusted Tester methodology where applicable. * Use accessibility tools including ANDI, Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, contrast analyzers, keyboard\-only navigation, and screen\-reader validation. * Validate content structure, headings/landmarks/ARIA, alt text, labels and form controls, dynamic content, focus order, error handling, and multimedia captions/transcripts. * Plan and execute functional, system, regression, and integration testing aligned to FQA standards. * Develop test plans, accessibility scripts, and traceability to user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements. * Validate API integrations and data accuracy when accessibility\-related interactions are involved. * Document accessibility findings, defect reports, remediation guidance, and compliance status for each release. * Provide Section 508 compliance sign‑off and leadership updates during review cycles. * Partner with AppDev, UI/UX, DSO, and Product Management to incorporate accessibility early (“shift‑left”). * Review UX/UI prototypes and designs for accessibility before develo