Specialist Automation Engineer

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

Specialist Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of web applications through a combination of manual and automated end‑to‑end testing. The role involves designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks, executing hybrid test strategies, and leveraging AI agents to accelerate automation and improve test coverage. This position may operate in a US‑shift model and requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues, integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, and deliver high‑quality product releases.

How will you make an impact?

Serve as Subject Matter Expert for core components, ensuring quality ownership throughout the product lifecycle.

Define and drive the test strategy and quality roadmap for complex web applications and integrated systems.

Oversee automation infrastructure and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for seamless delivery.

Lead automated data generation to ensure robust, repeatable testing across environments.

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster technical excellence and professional growth.

Refine SDLC and STLC processes to balance best practices with team agility.

Lead internal training and adopt industry trends to evolve team capabilities.

Oversee critical production issue resolution and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Analyze complex data to solve technical problems and reach informed conclusions.

Act as the R&D Point of Contact for QA metrics and KPIs.

Partner with Product, UI/UX , Support, and R&D teams to align quality goals.

Have you got what it takes?

B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Industrial/Electronic Engineering.

8 to 11 years of experience in IT as Automation QA Engineer.

8+ years of experience in UI Automation testing.

Playwright equivalent UI testing tools

Languages Typescript/Java/Javascript

Experience in using API through automation framework.

Experienced working with Databases, writing SQL queries for data validation.

Desirable to have knowledge of Cloud services like AWS.

Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.

Exposure to AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude code or equivalent.

Experience leveraging AI agents to accelerate Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implementing self-healing automation, and validating AI model integrity

You will have an advantage if you also have:

ISTQB Certified, ISTQB® Certified Tester - AI Testing (CT-AI) or equivalent

Experienced with defect management and tracking tools, preferably Jira.

Excellent communication skills, very good English.

Experience working for Agile

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 10494

Reporting into: Tech Manager
Role Type: Individual Contributor

About NiCE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.