Senior Associate-Front Automation QA

Acuity Analytics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics is seeking a UI Automation Engineer to automate front-office applications using Playwright with Python and contribute to scalable automation frameworks. You will convert manual tests to automated suites, collaborate with QA, development, and business teams, and ensure high-quality delivery across releases.

The role emphasizes automatedUI testing, API validation, and test data management in an Agile setting, with close coordination across offshore and client teams.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable UI automation using Playwright/Python
• Strong scripting in Python for maintainable, reusable tests
• Familiarity with BDD (Cucumber/Behave) and CI/CD integration
• Experience designing/maintaining UI automation frameworks and data management

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Playwright/Python UI test scripts
• Convert manual tests to automated suites with coverage and reuse
• Enhance automation framework architecture for scalability and reporting
• Execute automated and manual tests aligned with sprint timelines
• Collaborate with Dev/QA/BI teams to ensure SDLC quality
• Work with JIRA/XRay for test planning, execution and defect tracking
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and backlog grooming
• Provide frequent updates on test execution and quality metrics
• Coordinate with offshore and client teams for project delivery
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and SLAs

Skills

Playwright Python

Python

BDD frameworks

CI/CD

Test automation

API testing

SQL

JIRA

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

XRay

JIRA

Job description

Job Purpose

The UI Automation Engineer will be responsible for testing front-office applications using modern automation tools, with a primary focus on Playwright with Python. The role involves close collaboration with QA, development, and business teams to transition manual test cases into automated suites, with strong emphasis on Fixed Income trading workflows. The engineer will contribute to building scalable automation frameworks and ensuring high-quality delivery across releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright with Python or similar modern web automation frameworks, with the ability to design and implement scalable UI automation solutions for complex applications.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation scripting, with experience in writing clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Experience working with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber / Behave) and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
• Strong experience in designing and enhancing UI automation frameworks, including reusable components, test data management, and reporting.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA and XRay (or similar), including test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
• Hands-on experience with API integration/testing and basic SQL for backend validation is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders.
• Self-driven, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to Agile / Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with financial services domain, particularly Fixed Income trading workflows
• Understanding of test orchestration and regression strategy, including suite optimization and parallel execution

Key competencies

• Design, develop, and maintain UI automation test scripts using Playwright with Python
• Convert manual test cases into automated scripts, ensuring optimal coverage and reusability
• Contribute to the automation framework architecture, enhancing scalability, stability, and reporting capabilities
• Execute automated and manual tests aligned with sprint timelines and release cycles
• Develop test scenarios and validate workflows, particularly for Front Office and Fixed Income trading systems
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure quality across the SDLC
• Perform root cause analysis and debugging, identifying issues across UI and integrated systems
• Provide regular updates on test execution, defects, and quality metrics to stakeholders
• Support end-to-end project delivery, including coordination with offshore and client teams
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SLAs, and turnaround times (TAT)
• Maintain strong attention to detail while working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities