Senior Contact Center Engineer
Western & Southern Financial Group · Cincinnati, OH · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contact Center Engineer / Architect to help modernize and scale our contact center platforms. This role is critical in delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that enhance sales, service, and operational efficiency across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and enhance enterprise contact center solutions across voice, chat, email, and workflow channels
- Advance ACD, IVR, and predictive dialer capabilities to support blended inbound/outbound strategies
- Lead development of intelligent routing, NLP-driven IVR, and automation solutions
- Deliver CTI integrations and screen-pop solutions to improve agent experience and customer outcomes
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Contribute to and occasionally lead Agile delivery efforts, including backlog management and sprint execution
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement
- Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to keep the platform competitive and future-ready
Requirements
- 7–10 years of experience in medium-to-large scale contact center environments
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in contact center platform development
- Deep expertise in platforms such as Genesys, NICE, or Five9
- Strong understanding of ACD, IVR, CTI, speech/NLP, and dialer technologies
- Experience with modern development technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, Java, .NET, APIs)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- Proven ability to simplify complex systems and communicate effectively with business stakeholders
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to lead and influence across teams
- Agile mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership experience in contact center engineering teams
- Telecommunications background
- NICE Certified Application Professional (NCAP) or similar certification
- Experience with Agentic/Conversational AI platforms
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with pension options
- Paid time off increasing with tenure
- Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans
- Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work
- Access to on-site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more
- Extensive employee discount program