Software Validation, Data Security Engineer

TestPros, Inc.

. Perform hands-on independent software validation and verification testing .

Posted 10/5/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $100 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software validation and verification testing, with a strong focus on compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA requirements. Proficient in data analysis using Python and SQL, and skilled in developing validation plans and automated testing methodologies.

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Software Validation ExperienceFunctional Testing ExperienceFDA 21 CFR Part 11 KnowledgePython and SQL ProficiencyData Integrity and Security Compliance

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Hard Skills

Software ValidationFunctional TestingIQ/OQ/PQ Protocol DevelopmentData AnalysisAutomated TestingDatabase QueryingPattern DetectionData ValidationTest DocumentationData Masking

Soft Skills

Independent Contractor ExperienceClient CommunicationRequirements Clarification

Tools & Technologies

CSVJSONDatabasesAutomated Testing ScriptsValidation Documentation

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalLife SciencesMedical DeviceRegulated IndustryISO 16175-1ISO 14641Records ManagementElectronic Document SystemsData Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform hands-on independent software validation and verification testing
Review system requirements, existing validation documentation, and prior IQ/OQ/PQ documentation
Develop and/or execute validation plans, test cases, protocols, and test scripts
Conduct functional testing to confirm system features operate as intended
Validate data integrity, audit trails, access controls, authentication, and security-related functionality
Support validation against FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA requirements
Analyze structured data, including CSV, JSON, and database datasets
Use automated techniques and scripts to query and scan larger datasets
Identify sensitive information and patterns, including PII/PHI and other identifiers
Perform database queries, pattern matching, exception analysis, and data validation
Document test results, findings, supporting evidence, exceptions, and remediation/retesting
Support development of a repeatable validation and testing methodology
Assist with final validation/IV&V reports and supporting documentation
Participate in client technical discussions and requirements clarification
Work with TestPros' security/compliance lead on technical testing and validation deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced software validation, QA, IV&V, or computer system validation (CSV) experience
Hands-on functional software testing experience
Experience developing or executing IQ, OQ, and/or PQ protocols
Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Understanding of HIPAA, PII, PHI, privacy, and data integrity requirements
Experience with Python and/or SQL for data analysis, querying, or automated testing
Ability to work with CSV, JSON, databases, and large datasets
Experience with data querying, automated scanning, pattern/identifier detection, or sensitive-data discovery
Ability to document testing methodology, evidence, findings, and exceptions in a formal validation environment
Comfortable working as a 1099 independent contractor on a part-time, project-based basis
Healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, or other regulated-industry experience preferred
Experience with de-identification, data masking, anonymization, PII/PHI detection, or data classification preferred
Experience developing automated validation scripts or test automation preferred
Familiarity with ISO 16175-1 and/or ISO 14641 preferred
Experience with records management or electronic document/records systems preferred
Security testing experience involving access controls, authentication, logging, audit trails, and data protection preferred