Specialist Automation Engineer

So, what’s the role all about?

We are looking for an experienced QA professional with a strong background in testing distributed systems. The ideal candidate can work independently, has strong experience with test automation, and is self-driven to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will be working in multidisciplinary team with other professionals delivering high quality and secure software within an Agile delivery framework. The role will be based in Pune, India. Extensive collaboration and communication with US based teams will be a key part of the job, so excellent communication skills are critical.

How will you make an impact?

• Design and execute test plans for functional, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript preferred).
• Perform manual testing where necessary to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve defects effectively.
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for QA best practices.
• Ensure efficient use of tools and processes, including version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Continuously enhance testing processes and methodologies to improve quality and reliability.
• Participate and contribute to team Scrum ceremonies.
• Create and maintain the required documentation.
• Is a team player.

Have you got what it takes?

• 10+ years of experience in software testing roles, with 6+ years in automated testing of Angular applications.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript for test automation.
• Proficient in test automation design patterns, tools, and writing tests in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong debugging skills and experience triaging logs to identify root causes of issues/bugs.
• ISTQB certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Skilled in creating detailed test plans, scripts, and reporting results.
• Expertise in API/Web Services Testing tools like Postman.
• Experience in building UI & API automation frameworks.
• Practical experience in manual and automated testing across UI, business logic, data access, and APIs.
• Solid understanding of test types and their application in the SDLC.
• Familiar with cross-browser and non-functional testing strategies and tools.
• Knowledge of SQL and Jenkins for CI/CD.
• Experience with AWS technologies (CloudFront, S3, etc.).
• Familiarity and/or experience with public cloud infrastructures and technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Performance testing of API and UI based applications.

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: 6126

Reporting into: Tech Manager, Engineering, CX
Role Type: Individual Contributor