Senior Software Test and Evaluation Specialist

Senior Software Test and Evaluation Specialist Join to apply for the Senior Software Test and Evaluation Specialist role at PingWind Inc. (SDVOSB) Location: Multiple Locations Required Clearance: Top Secret Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or evaluation. Position Description: PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior 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: 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 cyber security, 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 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 Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PingWind Inc. (SDVOSB) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Testing Specialist” roles. Senior Software Test Automation Engineer Software Engineer in Test (QA automation) Intermediate Software Test and Evaluation Specialist We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr