Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Summary
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) plays a vital role in saving and improving lives through the provision of high-quality blood and organ donations. As part of the modernisation of blood technology, we are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead the implementation and management of test automation for our blood technology systems. You will play a key role in enhancing the testing capabilities and supporting the transition to a new C#/.NET code base, ensuring that the technology meets business requirements and is safely deployed into the live environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of healthcare by helping improve the speed and effectiveness of system changes.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the test automation framework for blood technology systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards like GMP, GAMP, and GDP.
• Write and maintain test scripts, including manual, automated, and performance tests, to ensure the quality and safety of software systems.
• Carry out automated testing, produce test results, and log defects, communicating findings to developers and stakeholders for resolution.
• Analyse test scripts and prepare the necessary test data based on system knowledge and business processes.
• Lead the automation of testing activities, ensuring that new technology changes meet business needs and are delivered safely to the live environment.
• Mentor junior test engineers and promote awareness of test automation across the organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the timely and efficient execution of test activities, including the prioritisation of tasks.
• Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the Blood Systems Testing team and NHSBT as a whole.
• Provide expertise in test automation, contributing to the development of best practices and ensuring compliance with software testing standards.
• Manage the planning and execution of test cycles, including task estimation and resource allocation.
• Actively participate in business requirements review sessions to define test cases and determine testability.

About You
Experience and Knowledge

• Significant experience as a system test automation engineer, with expertise in both "black box" and "white box" testing.
• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft .NET technologies, and knowledge of software testing in Agile/Lean environments.
• Familiarity with software testing standards, such as BS7925-1 and BS7925-2.
• Experience with Microsoft Office packages and test management tools.
• Proven track record in mentoring and training junior engineers.

Qualifications And Training

• Degree-level qualification in a related subject or equivalent relevant experience.
• Postgraduate diploma in software testing or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).

About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHSBT, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer You

• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
• 27 days per year plus 8 bank/public holiday. Pro rata if part-time. Leave increases to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service.
• An NHS career pathway- we've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: ‎

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 3rd November 2025.

Interviews date(s) to be confirmed.

For informal enquiries please contact – Daniel Madzikanda- via email