At UK Biobank, the integrity of our systems underpins the reliability of one of the world’s largest and most important health research resources.
With millions of data points and a growing digital infrastructure, it’s vital that our systems are stable, scalable, and secure. That’s where you come in.
As an Automation Test Analyst, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software through smart, automated testing strategies. Working at the heart of our Data & Technology team, you’ll help drive improvements that reduce delivery time, enhance user satisfaction, and uphold the standards expected of a globally respected research resource.
Reporting to the Test Lead, you’ll help build and maintain a high-performing test automation framework using Playwright to support the continuous delivery of robust applications. You’ll work closely with developers, product owners, and security experts to embed automated testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
You will be responsible for:
Create an automation framework using Playwright
Maintain the automation tests to ensure they pass successfully
Build and maintain an understanding of code bases to create automated regression packs that might aid ongoing support and future development
Participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) establishing the required scope of the features in order to write automated tests and help prevent defects
This is a key role for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys building solutions from the ground up, and is passionate about software quality and continuous improvement.
Demonstrable experience in automated software testing and ensuring quality across complex and business-critical applications
Knowledge and experience with Playwright Automation
Experience with using JavaScript or TypeScript
Knowledge and experience of DevOps principles, practices, and tools
The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026).
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 of leave 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 (where applicable)
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