Job summary
The Test Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, andperformance of the Trust's digital applications and systems, focusing onareas such as Electronic Patient Records (EPR), Clinical Applications,Interoperability, Data Systems, Infrastructure, and Digital Assurance.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Digital Test Lead, the role involves designing, executing,and maintaining manual and automated testing processes, ensuring that all systems meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability.The Test Engineer will work closely with developers, business analysts, and other cross-functional teams to integrate testing into the SoftwareDevelopment Lifecycle (SDLC), identify and prioritize defects, andcontribute to continuous improvement initiatives.The role requires both functional and non-functional testing expertise, the ability to mentor junior testers, and effective collaboration with stakeholders to drive quality assurance processes.This position also includes responsibilities for managing relationships withvendors, coordinating Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and UserAcceptance Testing (UAT), and overseeing the use of large data setsacross relational databases.
About us
Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Test Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, andperformance of the Trusts digital applications and systems, focusing onareas such as Electronic Patient Records (EPR), Clinical Applications,Interoperability, Data Systems, Infrastructure, and Digital Assurance.
The Test Engineer will work closely with developers, business analysts, andother cross-functional teams to integrate testing into the SoftwareDevelopment Lifecycle (SDLC), identify and prioritize defects, andcontribute to continuous improvement initiatives.The role requires both functional and non-functional testing expertise, theability to mentor junior testers, and effective collaboration with stakeholdersto drive quality assurance processes.This position also includes responsibilities for managing relationships withvendors, coordinating Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and UserAcceptance Testing (UAT), and overseeing the use of large data setsacross relational databases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Test Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, andperformance of the Trusts digital applications and systems, focusing onareas such as Electronic Patient Records (EPR), Clinical Applications,Interoperability, Data Systems, Infrastructure, and Digital Assurance.
The Test Engineer will work closely with developers, business analysts, andother cross-functional teams to integrate testing into the SoftwareDevelopment Lifecycle (SDLC), identify and prioritize defects, andcontribute to continuous improvement initiatives.The role requires both functional and non-functional testing expertise, theability to mentor junior testers, and effective collaboration with stakeholdersto drive quality assurance processes.This position also includes responsibilities for managing relationships withvendors, coordinating Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and UserAcceptance Testing (UAT), and overseeing the use of large data setsacross relational databases.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A broad understanding of testing tools, techniques, and frameworks.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a methodical approach to identifying and resolving defects.
- Skilled in using test management and defect tracking tools (e.g.JIRA).
- Experience in writing and executing manual and automated test cases across functional, regression, system integration, and UAT phases.
- Proven experience in software testing, ideally within NHS, healthcare, or other public sector digital services.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, business analysts, delivery managers, and clinical stakeholders.
Desirable
- Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools.
- Strong background in testing digital solutions.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, including both manual and automated testing techniques within large-scale, complex environments, preferably within healthcare settings.
- Experience with EPR systems, clinical applications, data systems, and digital infrastructure.
- Expertise with automation frameworks such as Selenium or Protractor
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, particularly within CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong experience in functional and non-functional testing, including performance, security, and scalability testing.
- Knowledge of SDLC
Desirable
- Testing experience gained in Acute healthcare / NHS setting.
- Experience working within the NHS or a healthcare environment, with knowledge of healthcare-specific digital systems.
- Advanced programming skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python, particularly in the context of writing and maintaining automated tests
- Experience working with NHS digital platforms and applications
- Experience in testing cloud-based environments and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to converse logically and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Documentation writing skills to correctly reflect requirements and results within test scripts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A broad understanding of testing tools, techniques, and frameworks.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a methodical approach to identifying and resolving defects.
- Skilled in using test management and defect tracking tools (e.g.JIRA).
- Experience in writing and executing manual and automated test cases across functional, regression, system integration, and UAT phases.
- Proven experience in software testing, ideally within NHS, healthcare, or other public sector digital services.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, business analysts, delivery managers, and clinical stakeholders.
Desirable
- Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools.
- Strong background in testing digital solutions.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, including both manual and automated testing techniques within large-scale, complex environments, preferably within healthcare settings.
- Experience with EPR systems, clinical applications, data systems, and digital infrastructure.
- Expertise with automation frameworks such as Selenium or Protractor
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, particularly within CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong experience in functional and non-functional testing, including performance, security, and scalability testing.
- Knowledge of SDLC
Desirable
- Testing experience gained in Acute healthcare / NHS setting.
- Experience working within the NHS or a healthcare environment, with knowledge of healthcare-specific digital systems.
- Advanced programming skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python, particularly in the context of writing and maintaining automated tests
- Experience working with NHS digital platforms and applications
- Experience in testing cloud-based environments and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to converse logically and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Documentation writing skills to correctly reflect requirements and results within test scripts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
