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Gridiron IT

Software Tester

Chantilly, VA · On-site

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Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions

Reg 4 Tester

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Salary: 35 - 50 hourly Position Summary The Regulation 4 Certified Tester is responsible for performing testing, inspection, and reporting on fire protection and life safety systems to ensure ...

Gridiron IT

Software Tester

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... certification • Experience in Agile environment • Experience in Scrum • Experience in ... testing • Experience with MS TFS • Experience with Zap (security testing) • Good ...

Markon

Tester - Expert

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), or other relevant quality assurance certification. USD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. The Markon pay range for this position is ...

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CACI International, Inc.

Software Tester

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86K - $181K/yr

... certification • Experience: • Agile environment • Scrum • Automated testing • Security ... testing • MS TFS • Zap (security testing) • Good organizational skills • Good leadership ...

GDIT

Tester - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Herndon, VA

$161K - $218K/yr

Quality Control Processes, Software Testing, Software Testing Process Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Own the opportunity as a Tester ...

CACI

Software Tester with Security Clearance

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86K - $181K/yr

... certification • Experience: • Agile environment • Scrum • Automated testing • Security ... testing • MS TFS • Zap (security testing) • Good organizational skills • Good leadership ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for certified tester in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Certified Tester vs Software Tester?

CriteriaCertified TesterSoftware Tester
Required CertificationsISTQB Certification, other industry-recognized certificationsMay have certifications like ISTQB, but not always required
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in testing roles across various industries, including software, hardware, and systemsFocuses mainly on software applications and systems testing
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by employers seeking validated testing skills, across IT, manufacturing, and moreCommonly used in IT and software development companies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing formal certification with practical testing rolesIndividuals exploring testing careers or job requirements

The main difference is that a Certified Tester has formal certification validating their testing skills, often recognized across industries, while a Software Tester may or may not hold certifications but focuses on testing software applications. Certification can enhance credibility and job prospects, but practical experience is also highly valued in software testing roles.

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Software Tester

Software Tester

Gridiron IT

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports federal agencies. They are seeking a Software Tester to define and develop test standards for IT products, ensuring compliance with specifications and coordinating integrated testing activities.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for ensuring that all tests are conducted in a proper and orderly manner.
• Must also be able to motivate test team members and keep them on track.
• Stay abreast of emerging and changing software technologies design practices to provide solutions that are leading edge, competitive and cost effective.
• Establish expected standards for quality assurance and communicate them to the entire test team.
• Provide feedback to testers setting quality standards and helping improve their work.
• Develop test automation strategy for projects in AGILE methodology.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 5 – 7 years of related experience.
• Active and current TS/SCI with polygraph
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience in Agile environment
• Experience in Scrum
• Experience in Automated testing
• Experience in Security testing
• Experience with MS TFS
• Experience with Zap (security testing)
• Good organizational skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good project management skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good people management skills
• Good time management skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good analytical and logical skills
Preferred:
• ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent
• Familiarity with load testing
Company:
Gridiron IT is a firm that specializes in IT talent acquisition and placement for government, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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