Automation Tester - Remote Position at ICF

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester remote to join our team at ICF. This role is contingent upon a contract award, and while it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. As an Automation Tester, you will support the design, implementation, and execution of automated testing solutions across enterprise applications. This position is fully remote within the U.S., with periodic client meetings onsite in Washington, DC.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to convert manual test cases into robust automated solutions.
• Support environment setup and automated deployment processes using CI/CD tools.
• Execute automated and manual tests and analyze results to identify defects and performance issues.
• Maintain detailed test documentation and regularly report on test effectiveness, defect trends, and overall test performance.
• Partner with engineers and business stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with functional and technical requirements.
• Support continuous integration testing using Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
• Candidate must reside in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Salesforce or cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Business Management (preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience automating manual tests and supporting environment setup and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins, Salesforce Metadata API, Python, or other automated testing tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both engineering and business teams.
• Demonstrated expertise using Jenkins (or similar CI/CD solutions) to support continuous integration testing.
• Strong working knowledge of JavaScript, Java, HTML, and Selenium, including experience with XPath, CSS locators, and JavaScript to interact with web elements.
• Experience using GitHub or similar version control tools.
• Experience writing and executing database queries using SQL (or SOQL for Salesforce environments).
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks that support scalable and reusable testing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $81,499 - $138,549 based on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Supportive team culture that encourages innovation and creativity.