QA Engineer

PingWind, Inc.; Fort Knox (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health & dental insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Education assistance

Disability & Life Insurance

EAP Guidance Resources

Job summary

PingWind, Inc. is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to oversee QA across cloud-based applications. You will design and execute test plans, manage defects, and drive delivery of high-quality software in AWS environments using Azure DevOps for CI/CD and tracking.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years QA experience, 5+ in lead roles, and hands-on Cypress automation, with Selenium or Appium a plus. Active Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Software Quality Assurance
• 5+ years in Senior/Lead capacity
• Hands-on with Cypress
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• AWS testing experience
• Azure DevOps for test management and CI/CD
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Execution: Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases across functional, performance, and security testing
• Test Automation (Cypress): Develop and maintain end-to-end test suites in Cypress to reduce manual testing
• Cloud Environment Testing (AWS): Test distributed applications and microservices in AWS
• CI/CD Integration (Azure DevOps): Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous testing
• Defect Management: Track defects using Azure DevOps or Jira, coordinate with development teams
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead QA initiatives and mentor junior team members

Skills

Cypress

Azure DevOps

Test Automation

AWS

Leadership

Selenium

Appium

Education

B.S. Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Appium

Job description

Location: Ft. Knox Ky, Full Time Remote

Required Clearance: Active Secret

Certifications: active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification

Required Education: B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree.

Required Experience: 8-10 years of experience, with 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a Senior or Lead capacity. Must have hands on experience and proficiency with test automation using Cypress. Additional experience in using Selenium or Appium is desired.

Position Description

Ping Wind is seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Engineer to oversee and drive our quality assurance efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test plans, managing defect tracking, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern automated testing frameworks, specifically Cypress, and proven experience testing applications deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project tracking.

Primary Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Test Strategy & Execution: Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases encompassing functional, performance, and security testing
• Test Automation (Cypress): Design, develop, and maintain robust automated end-to-end test suites using Cypress to ensure consistent software quality and reduce manual testing overhead
• Cloud Environment Testing (AWS): Conduct comprehensive testing of distributed applications and microservices hosted within AWS cloud environments, ensuring scalability and reliability
• CI/CD Integration (Azure DevOps): Integrate automated test scripts into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and seamless deployments
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects using Azure DevOps (or similar tools like JIRA), working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead QA initiatives, provide technical guidance to junior team members, and advocate for quality engineering best practices across the development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a Senior or Lead capacity
• Automation Frameworks: Strong, hands-on proficiency with Cypress for end-to-end web testing. (Experience with Selenium or Appium is considered a strong plus)
• Cloud Platforms: Proven experience testing and validating applications deployed in AWS environments
• DevOps & Tooling: Deep understanding of and experience with Azure DevOps for test management, pipeline integration, and agile project tracking
• Testing Methodologies: Demonstrated expertise in functional, regression, performance, and security testing methodologies
• Communication: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
• Must be a US citizen

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Manger of Software testing (CMST), Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Salary Range

$90k-$124K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.