Secure. Modernize. Optimize.

At PingWind, we leverage federal government, military and Fortune 100 experience, both international and domestic, to deliver results. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we combine deep customer domain knowledge and expertise with leading-edge innovation to provide high quality, cost-effective technology solutions. We combine cybersecurity, information technology, and supply chain services to help our clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance.
To best address the ever-evolving needs of our clients, our core capabilities include Advanced Threat Intelligence, AI Driven Operations and Machine Learning, Digital Transformation and Automation, and Supply Chain and Risk Management. We prioritize the protection of client data as evidenced by achieving and maintaining ISO and CMMC certifications including the CMMC Level 2 Certification validating that PingWind meets the U.S. Department of War’s stringent requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and confirms that our security practices align with the requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST SP 800-171). 

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PingWind

Delivering Modern Solutions That Drive Mission Success

Location: Remote

Required Clearance: Public Trust

Required Education: Bachelors Degree

Required Experience: 1 year

Position Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented QA / Test Automation Engineer to support quality assurance and automated testing efforts for a complex, mission‑critical federal Identity and Access Management (IAM) program within the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in test automation frameworks, agile testing methodologies, and functional/security testing of enterprise IAM solutions.

Responsibilities

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of FSA's modernized IAM platform. The QA / Test Automation Engineer works within an agile development environment, collaborating with developers, product owners, and security teams to design and execute comprehensive test strategies that validate user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements across development, test, and production environments.

Required Qualifications

 Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard test automation frameworks and tools, with preference for automated over manual testing approaches Execute unit testing, regression testing, and integration testing to validate that code changes meet acceptance criteria and do not introduce defects Perform code reviews with development team members to ensure test quality and adherence to testing best practices Validate that all non-functional requirements are met, including performance, security, scalability, and compliance standards Ensure acceptance criteria are satisfied for all user stories and features prior to deployment Support functional and security testing of FSA Applications and Services integrated with the IAM platform Develop and execute test plans for feature deployments across development, test, Enterprise Performance Test (EPT), and production environments Collaborate with FSA Product Owners to understand testing requirements and provide feedback on testability of user stories and requirements Participate in sprint planning and backlog refinement to identify testing needs and estimate testing effort Validate that all automated and manual testing suites pass before features are packaged for release or deployment to higher environments Ensure all security and compliance requirements are met through security testing and validation Document test results, defects, and test coverage metrics; provide reporting to FSA and development teams Support progressive migration of existing applications into the integrated IAM platform by testing authentication, authorization, and audit capabilities Participate in agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Maintain test automation code and test data in version control systems; ensure reproducibility and traceability of test execution Collaborate with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams to support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines


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 an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

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

Salary Range

$54k-$74K

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.

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.