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ICF's Digital Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department, seeking Appian Testers to support upcoming needs with our federal customers.
Our Digital Modernization division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client's business.
ICF is a leading provider of low-code, open-source and cloud native solutions to federal agencies, deploying over 1,300 technologists who have built and maintained over 700 systems for digital modernization projects. ICF combines public-sector domain expertise with an ecosystem of platform partners and digital practices to rapidly deliver complex, scalable solutions that achieve clients' mission outcomes and a step change in productivity.
We are one of the largest federally focused Appian practices with 85-90 trained consultants and a deep center of excellence, with solid best practices. ICF will pay for certifications, and we offer an expansive digital learning platform via our training portal. Employees enjoy various training based on job level and skillset, other training, study guides for various certification areas, and in-person training hosted by Appian.
The Work
The testing effort is essential to the project in order to meet the quality standards of the team. The candidate will work collaboratively with the team's developers, business analysts, and testers to ensure the quality of our applications.
Responsibilities:

• Work with the scrum team to analyze user stories and write test scripts using the Cucumber format (Gherkin language)
• Maintain regression testing suite by updating test cases to include newly added functionality
• Participate in backlog grooming and sprint planning and work with the project team to identify risks/impacts to the system
• Perform various types of testing including automated, exploratory, API, and regression testing on web applications
• Work with developers to perform root-cause analysis and preliminary problem diagnosis
• Execute test cases and identify and track defects with clear steps to reproduce

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of demonstrable experience implementing manual and automation testing
• 3 or more years of demonstrable experience in various types of testing including front-end, regression, and performance testing on web services and applications
• US Citizenship or Green Card Holder required due to federal contract requirements
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Preferred Tools and Technologies: Selenium, Cucumber, Jira
• Experience on the Appian Platform

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.
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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)