Test Engineer (Clearance Required)

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA, UAT, or software testing roles.
• Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility (U.S. security requirement).

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 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.

Skills

QA/UAT/Software testing

UAT support

Automated testing

CI/CD familiarity

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

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

What You Will Bring With You:

• 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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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 theirexpertiseand 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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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

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 [e-mail]. 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.

$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)