Mid-Level Test Analyst - (12 Month FTC)
Posted 1 week ago by UK Biobank
£44,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Stockport, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a Mid-Level Test Analyst at UK Biobank involves ensuring the robustness and security of systems within the Access Management System (AMS) that supports groundbreaking health research. The position requires participation in the full software development lifecycle, focusing on both manual and automated testing to enhance the quality and efficiency of software releases. The Test Analyst will collaborate closely with development teams to identify and resolve defects while implementing test automation strategies. This role is based in Stockport, with hybrid working arrangements available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participating in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) to establish the required scope and type of testing necessary to identify and resolve defects.
- Working with development staff to ensure defects are rectified and any underlying causes addressed, escalating if necessary.
- Following a testing lifecycle that comprises planning, analysis, design, setup, execution, and closure.
- Collaborating with the Test and Development Leads to implement test automation to reduce time-to-release and improve quality through verification and validation.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in software testing, especially in enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of software development and testing cycles, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and DevOps principles.
- Familiarity with test automation tools (Playwright preferred, Selenium useful).
- Understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP Top 10.
- Knowledge and experience of quality assurance.
Salary (Rate): £44,000 yearly
City: Stockport
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025
Department: Data & Technology
Location: Cheadle
Compensation: £40,000 - £44,000 / year
Description
Where can a Test Analyst contribute to research that’s changing the way the world understands health? At UK Biobank, that’s where. Our Access Management System (AMS) is the gateway through which researchers access our world-leading health data, data that powers some of the most ground-breaking studies in areas like sleep, cancer risk, and the genetics of heart disease. Behind our AMS is a dedicated team driven by quality, impact, and innovation. At UK Biobank, we believe in the power of data to transform lives. We’re home to one of the most comprehensive and richly detailed health research databases in the world, and our technology team plays a central role in unlocking its full potential. Whether you're driving forward automated testing with Playwright or supporting complex systems through manual verification, this is a role where every test you run helps accelerate life-saving discoveries.
Can you do it? As a Test Analyst reporting to the Test Lead, you’ll ensure our systems are robust, secure, and built to perform. You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, playing a critical role in the evolution of our in-house research platform.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Participating in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) establishing the required scope and type of testing necessary to identify and resolve defects
- Working with development staff to ensure defects are rectified and any underlying causes addressed, escalating if necessary
- Following a testing lifecycle that comprises planning, analysis, design, setup, execution, and closure
- Working with the Test and Development Leads to implement test automation to reduce the time-to-release and to improve quality through verification and validation.
Is this you? To Thrive In This Role, You’ll Bring
- Strong experience in software testing, especially in enterprise environments
- Knowledge of software development and testing cycles, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and DevOps principles
- Familiarity with test automation tools (Playwright preferred, Selenium useful)
- Understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP Top 10
- Knowledge and experience of quality assurance
The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026). Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Be rewarded and recognised
- 26 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week per year)
- Paid day off for your birthday
- USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution)
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Enhanced family leave from day one
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Professional subscriptions reimbursement
- Free on-site gym and subsidised canteen lunches
- Free car parking
- Employee discounts portal
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual flu vaccination
- Life Assurance cover
The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.