QA Analyst - Remote (WFH)

About Cognitive Medical Systems: 
Cognitive is an IT and software engineering services company dedicated to elevating the quality, speed and delivery of today’s US government healthcare programs. With a wealth of clinical expertise and hands-on experience, our team understands the significant challenges our government clients—and their customers—face every day. This real-world experience equips us to develop IT solutions that seamlessly connect all facets of healthcare delivery. At Cognitive, we’re guiding government agencies to the forefront of technology innovation in healthcare delivery. 

Cognitive is seeking a versatile and experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to support the testing of web and mobile applications across the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both manual and automated testing, including accessibility (508) compliance, functional validation, API testing, UI testing, and security-focused quality assurance. This role works closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for both web and mobile applications
• Perform end-to-end testing, including functional, regression, integration, and accessibility (508) testing
• Validate conformance with Section 508 and WCAG standards using tools such as Axe, JAWS, or NVDA
• Conduct manual and automated testing of REST APIs and user interfaces
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, designers, and project managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality throughout the SDLC
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard issue tracking tools
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes
• Ensure testing practices align with security protocols and organizational standards
• Stay current on best practices and evolving trends in software QA, accessibility, and security

Required Skills, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of software QA experience, including manual and automated testing
• Experience testing web and mobile applications
• Familiarity with REST API testing and tools such as Postman, Katalon
• Familiarity with UI testing and tools
• Proficiency in SQL and ability to validate data integrity
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and standards (508, WCAG)
• Strong understanding of Agile development environments
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust - Medium Background Investigation (MBI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g., Katalon Studios)
• Familiarity with .NET/C# environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Azure APIM
• Familiarity with Selenium
• Experience with healthcare or government systems