Mid Level Test Analyst

hackajob; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-Level Test Analyst to contribute to their robust Access Management System at UK Biobank. The role encompasses the full software development lifecycle, necessitating strong testing skills and a commitment to quality assurance to support groundbreaking health research initiatives. Hybrid working arrangements offer flexibility, and employees can expect a rewarding environment with ample development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Holiday buy scheme

Paid day off for your birthday

USS Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave from day one

Cycle to work scheme

Professional subscriptions reimbursement

Free on-site gym

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software testing, particularly enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with test automation tools (Playwright preferred, Selenium useful).
• Understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP Top 10.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Work with development staff to ensure defects are rectified.
• Implement test automation to improve release quality.

Skills

Software Testing

Agile Methodologies

Test Automation

Quality Assurance

Secure Software Development

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with UK Biobank to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Mid-Level Test Analyst

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 which researchers access our world-leading health data, data that powers some of the most groundbreaking studies in areas like sleep, cancer risk, and the genetics of heart disease. Behind 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 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

• Participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) establishing the required scope and type of testing necessary to identify and resolve defects
• Work with development staff to ensure defects are rectified and any underlying causes addressed, escalating if necessary
• Follow a testing lifecycle that comprises planning, analysis, design, setup, execution, and closure
• Work 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 lifecycles, 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