Functional Tester​/Embedded Tester

iCallidus Functional Tester/Embedded Tester Columbia, MD
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At iCallidus, we are innovators harnessing the power of creative thinkers to develop, execute, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in cybersecurity, digital modernization, transformation, and strategic management, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic tech landscape. We prioritize user‑centric designs, building secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to meet specific business needs. Our commitment to cost‑effective solutions enables clients to achieve more without significant cost escalations.

With a robust portfolio of successful projects across various sectors and a proven track record, we consistently deliver high‑quality results, helping organizations enhance performance and security while embracing the future of technology.

ICallidus is seeking a highly skilled Functional Tester/Embedded Tester to validate and ensure the quality, reliability, and security of web applications and database‑driven systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in Agile teams and will leverage the latest testing tools, techniques, and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective software testing. This role requires expertise in both manual and automated testing to support continuous deployment and improvement efforts.

• Design, develop, and execute functional, regression, integration, and performance test cases for database‑backed web applications.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and database administrators in an Agile and Lean environment to define testing requirements and ensure high‑quality releases.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test cases based on business and technical requirements.
• Automate test cases where applicable using industry‑standard testing frameworks.
• Perform embedded testing to validate database integrity, performance, and application functionality in real‑world scenarios.
• Conduct API testing to ensure seamless integration between applications and services.
• Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, Test Rail, or other Agile testing tools.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508, OWASP API, FISMA, NIST 800‑53, and other federal security and accessibility standards.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated testing into the software development lifecycle.
• Provide comprehensive test reports, analysis, and recommendations for improving software quality and user experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in functional and embedded testing, with proficiency in testing both server‑side and embedded systems.
• Proven ability to ensure the robustness and scalability of systems and collaborate effectively within an agile environment.
• Experience working in Agile teams, following iterative testing methodologies.
• Experience utilizing current testing tools, techniques, and methods for validating both user‑facing interfaces and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of functional and embedded testing principles for database‑driven applications.
• Proficiency in modern test automation tools, such as Selenium, Cypress, Test Complete, JUnit, or Postman.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases to verify data integrity during testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, or Azure Dev Ops to support automated testing.
• Expertise in API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Rest Assured.
• Experience performing accessibility testing in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG guidelines.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or Load Runner.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced Agile environment, continuously improving test processes and methodologies.

• Experience with cloud‑based testing environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Certifications…