Test Engineer (Clearance Required)

ICF Incorporated, L.L.C.
Reston, VA, United States
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$98,614.0 - $167,644.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Agile Methodology JIRA Automation of Tests Bug Tracking Systems Software Documentation Continuous Integration IP Addressing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Regression Testing Software Deployment Software Requirements Analysis
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Test Case

Job description

The Work: We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), automated and regression testing efforts across application releases. This role partners closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and are release-ready.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support , validating that system requirements are met prior to release
  • Execute manual and automated test cases , including functional, regression, and release validation testing
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated testing scripts using established testing frameworks
  • Support release validation by verifying defect fixes and confirming readiness for production deployment
  • Identify, document, and track defects using Jira , partnering with development teams through resolution
  • Create and maintain test artifacts , including test plans, test cases, execution results, and release sign-offs
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing
  • Analyze test results and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience in QA, UAT, or software testing roles

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

  • Hands-on experience with UAT support , test case execution, and regression testing
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks
  • Proficiency with Jira or similar defect tracking tools
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines in Agile environments
  • Strong experience creating and maintaining test documentation and artifacts
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

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About the company

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 (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

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

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