QA Automation Engineer

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Seaton Delaval; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Seaton Delaval is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure the reliability of its healthcare systems. Responsibilities include developing automated tests using C# and Playwright, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with teams to maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree, substantial QA experience, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to vital healthcare services while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent required.
• Substantial experience in QA roles needed.
• Ability to create automated and manual test strategies essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test cases using C#.
• Mentor Junior QA Analysts in automation best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Automated test strategies

C# programming

Agile environment

Manual testing

Leadership skills

Quality Assurance (QA)

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Playwright

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our healthcare and NHS Fleet Solutions systems.
• Develop and maintain automated test cases using C# and Playwright.
• Understand user journeys and manual test cases and convert them into automated test cases over time.
• Set up test runs to execute as part of the CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Test Analysts/Engineers, and Developers to maintain high‑quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and upskill QA Analysts and Junior QA Analysts in the automation framework and best practice.
• Role‑model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape collective leadership culture within the trust.
• Promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients.

Inclusion & Eligibility

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace, will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme, provided they meet essential criteria.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBT+ individuals, and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and hold a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme. We support Apprenticeships, Age Positive initiatives, and are a mindful employer.

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will undergo additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree level or equivalent, plus specialist knowledge from postgraduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of QA testing and understanding of the wider software development lifecycle.
• Previous experience in a QA role.
• Substantial experience creating and executing automated test strategies—both UI‑driven and code‑based as part of a CI pipeline.
• Substantial experience creating and executing manual test strategies.
• Experience writing coded tests using C# and the Playwright framework.
• Ability to contribute to the organisational digital strategy by defining a QA automation roadmap aligned with Trust objectives.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Engagement with project stakeholders.
• Experience testing web‑based applications, with examples of security testing.
• Advanced complex data management and manipulation skills, including detailed knowledge of mainstream development IDEs.
• High‑level technical expertise within an operational IT, technical or systems management function in a proactive, team‑based environment.
• Ability to challenge requirements and collaborate with developers to find solutions.
• Leadership skills: inspire and motivate others toward high performance, set clear goals, provide support and guidance, and create development opportunities.
• Contribution to a culture of high engagement, empowering staff to provide the best services and care for patients.

Employment & Sponsorship

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly holds a sponsor licence. To provide sponsorship, you and the role must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility before submitting an application.

Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Successful applicants are required to pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post; the cost will be deducted from your first monthly pay.

Application Instructions

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