QA Engineer
PingWind•Fort Knox, KY
•$90,000 - $124,000•Remote
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance.
- Active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification.
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree.
- 8-10 years of experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
- At least 2 years in a Senior or Lead capacity.
- Hands-on experience and proficiency with test automation using Cypress.
- Must be a US citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience in using Selenium or Appium is desired.
- Certified Manger of Software testing (CMST), Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE).
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
