Senior Associate - Front Office UI Automation Engineer

Acuity Analytics; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is seeking a Senior Associate (Front-Office UI Automation Engineer) to test front-office applications using Playwright with Python, collaborating with QA, development and business teams to translate manual test cases into automated suites for Fixed Income trading workflows.

The role emphasizes building scalable automation frameworks, delivering high-quality releases, and working across offshore and client teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of UI automation engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on with Playwright and Python.
• Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber/Behave) and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Proficient in test automation scripting with clean, maintainable code.
• Experience with API testing and basic SQL for backend validation.
• Familiarity with test management tools (JIRA/XRay).
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable UI automation solutions using Playwright with Python.
• Convert manual test cases into automated scripts with reusable components.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks for Fixed Income trading workflows.
• Collaborate with QA, development, and business teams across SDLC.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).
• Manage test data and generate reports from automation runs.
• Work with Jira/XRay for test planning and defect tracking.
• Perform root-cause analysis and debug UI/integrated systems.
• Support offshore and client teams to ensure timely delivery.

Job description

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organization helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organizations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people-by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor-supporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com.

Basic information

Position Title

Senior Associate (Front-Office UI Automation Engineer)

Experience Level

5-7 years

Department

AD&D

Location

Pune/Gurgaon

Position reports to

Engineering Manager

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.

Acuity Analytics has earned several prestigious industry recognitions, including Great Place to Work® certifications in India and Costa Rica, AVTAR Best Companies for Women in India, the AVTAR Most Inclusive Companies Index, and silver accreditation in the Workplace Equality Index. These accolades reflect our commitment to building an inclusive, supportive and high-performance workplace for our people. Learn more here.

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