Functional Tester/Embedded Tester at iCallidus
Columbia, MD
$91,000–$106,000from the description
Jul 12, 2026
Columbia, MD
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior testing role focused on validating web applications and database-driven systems through both manual and automated methods. Day-to-day work spans designing and executing functional, regression, integration, and performance test cases, conducting API testing, and embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines within Agile teams. The role also requires adherence to federal standards such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines, and may involve on-site work at a client location.
Senior level · 7+ years · National · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $106,594 (middle half $82,076–$136,109). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The clearance requirement states the candidate 'must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance' with 'Active MBI Clearance preferred' — this is an ability-to-obtain gate, not a requirement to hold an active clearance, so the clearance requirement is set to None. US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status is required.
Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete, and JUnit are listed together as interchangeable automation tool options under the required qualifications; Selenium is used as the primary with the others as alternatives.
Postman, SoapUI, and RestAssured are listed as interchangeable API testing options under required qualifications; Postman is used as the primary.
Python, Java, JavaScript, and PowerShell are listed as interchangeable scripting language options under required qualifications; Python is used as the primary.
Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps are listed as interchangeable CI/CD tool options under required qualifications; Jenkins is used as the primary.
JIRA and TestRail are listed as interchangeable defect-tracking options under required qualifications; JIRA is used as the primary.
JMeter and LoadRunner are listed as interchangeable performance testing tool options under required qualifications; JMeter is used as the primary.
Cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), certifications (ISTQB, CAT, AWS Certified Developer), security testing/OWASP familiarity, and DevOps/IaC testing experience are all listed under 'Preferred Skills'.
OWASP is referenced both in the required responsibilities (OWASP API compliance) and in preferred skills (OWASP best practices); it is marked required based on its appearance in the responsibilities/compliance section.
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