Job description
Location: Multiple Locations
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications
Required Education: HS/GED
Required Experience: 5-8 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or evaluation.
Position Description:
PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experience Intermediate Software Test and Evaluation Specialist who leads the planning, execution, and reporting of test and evaluation activities for complex software systems and applications. This role ensures that software products meet performance, reliability, security, and compliance requirements through rigorous testing practices. The Senior Specialist develops test strategies, manages evaluation processes, mentors junior testers, and collaborates with development, DevOps, and quality assurance teams to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.
Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
Develop and manage comprehensive test plans, test cases, and evaluation strategies for software systems.
Define testing objectives, success criteria, and evaluation methodologies.
Ensure alignment of testing activities with program requirements and industry standards.
Lead the execution of functional, performance, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
Perform automated and manual testing as appropriate.
Document, analyze, and report test results, identifying defects, risks, and areas for improvement.
Ensure adherence to software quality assurance standards, best practices, and compliance frameworks.
Validate that security, interoperability, and performance requirements are met.
Support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines by embedding automated testing.
Expertise with testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Postman).
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
Familiarity with defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla).
Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
Knowledge of cybersecurity testing, secure coding standards, and vulnerability assessment.
Understanding of system integration testing, interoperability, and requirements validation.
Required Qualifications
DoD 8140 Certification
Desired Qualifications
(Master’s preferred).
Proven track record of leading test and evaluation activities for enterprise or mission-critical systems.
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
Eleven Federal Holidays
Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
Parental Leave
Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
529 College Savings Plan
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.