Senior Test Automation Engineer

ICF

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 81499 - 138549

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ICF is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support a large-scale modernization of a legacy enterprise application to the Appian platform. This role is critical to ensuring end-to-end quality performance and production readiness within an AI-augmented agile delivery model.

This position operates as part of an embedded quality engineering function where testing is integrated throughout the lifecycle and aligned to test-driven development (TDD) principles. The engineer will design and implement automated testing solutions support functional validation and ensure reliability across Appian-based workflows and automation including Appian RPA.

Candidates must have prior hands-on experience with Appian and Appian RPA.

This position isHybrid with 2 days required to work on-site inWashington DC.

Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Quality Engineering

Design implement and maintain automated test frameworks and regression suites across UI API and data layers
Develop automated test scripts for Appian applications and automation workflows including RPA-driven processes
Apply test-driven development (TDD) principles by defining test scenarios and acceptance criteria ahead of implementation
Expand automation coverage based on risk system criticality and change impact

Functional Testing & Validation

Support and execute functional testing across application features workflows and user scenarios to ensure alignment with business requirements
Develop and maintain test cases and test scenarios that validate end-to-end functionality and user experience
Validate acceptance criteria and business rules during sprint execution and UAT cycles
Identify defects document findings and support root cause analysis and resolution in collaboration with development teams

Appian Automation & Workflow Validation

Validate Appian-based workflows process models and automation (including Appian RPA bots)
Test end-to-end business processes including human tasks automated steps and exception handling
Ensure reliability and accuracy of automated data processing document handling and workflow orchestration
Validate integration points between Appian external systems and automation components

Integration Data & System Validation

Validate end-to-end workflows including submission processing certification and downstream integrations
Test integrations across enterprise services (e.g. authentication document storage data access layers)
Ensure data integrity validation logic and transformation accuracy across structured and legacy data models
Perform API and contract testing including fault injection and resilience validation

Performance Security & Production Readiness

Design and execute performance and load tests including validation of automated workflows under peak conditions
Support security accessibility (Section 508) and compliance testing
Contribute to release readiness validation including defect triage and remediation support

AI-Augmented Testing & Continuous Improvement

Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate test case generation test data creation and coverage analysis
Identify gaps in testing strategy and implement improvements
Contribute to evolving quality engineering standards and automation practices

Agile Collaboration & Delivery Support

Collaborate with developers architects and product teams to ensure alignment between requirements and validation
Participate in backlog refinement sprint planning and reviews ensuring testability of stories
Provide clear documentation of defects risks and test results

Required Qualifications

5 years of experience in test automation quality engineering or software testing
2 years of hands-on experience with Appian including testing and validation of Appian workflows process models and Appian RPA (robotic process automation)
2 years of experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks
2 years of experience with API testing integration testing and data validation
2 years of hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g. Cypress Selenium Playwright or similar)
2 years of experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitHub Actions)
2 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with embedded testing practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience applying test-driven development (TDD) in practice
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (functional regression performance system testing)
Proficiency with Git or other source control tools
Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g. JMeter Locust Artillery)
Experience in federal or regulated environments
Exposure to AI-assisted testing or AI-enabled systems
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81499.00 - $138549.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Required Experience:

Senior IC