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Description

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 is Hybrid, with 2 days required to work on-site in Washington, 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 we’re 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 world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the 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:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)