Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments – with patients and participants at the heart of it all.

Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research.

We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.

Job Description

We’re seeking a confident and experienced QA Engineer, especially strong and well-proven in Python and test automation, to help ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable systems that exceed user expectations. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in developing, executing, and automating tests across a range of platforms, playing a key part in maintaining and improving system quality and performance. At Genomics England, the work you do is unique and has real impact - helping deliver world-leading genomic research and transforming healthcare for patients and families across the UK.

Everyday responsibilities include:

• Follow standard software testing processes to validate and verify Genomics England products.
• Design, build, and maintain Test Automation Frameworks in Python, and for APIs & WebUI, performance, and security testing.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless test automation.
• Produce clear, accurate documentation to support product and service maintenance.
• Apply Agile techniques to effectively deliver testing solutions.
• Interact with databases programmatically to retrieve and verify test data.

Skills and Experience for Success

• Must have strong Python programming skills, with extensive commercial experience (Python is absolutely essential!).
• Proven ability to build and maintain reliable, automated test scripts.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Proven experience with AWS cloud platform.
• Hands-on experience across the full testing lifecycle, from unit testing to user acceptance testing.
• Proficiency with Selenium-Python, Pytest, and Pytest-BDD.
• Familiarity with BDD methodologies.
• A proactive problem-solving approach and a drive for continuous learning and innovation.
• Experience with Gitlab CI/CD, Test Management (X-Ray), Monitoring (Datadog or similar) and Playwright beneficial.

Qualifications

QA or testing certifications are desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

• Salary from: £53,500
• Closing Date: Sunday 7th September at 23:00 (UK time)
• Blended working model with hybrid arrangements; office locations: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.

Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is rewarding in itself. We’re committed to supporting our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for remote working abroad (approval required).
• Family-Friendly: Flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
• Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension with employer matching, Life Assurance, and Give As You Earn.
• Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, Headspace account, Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Genomics England is committed to providing an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.

Our policies of non-discrimination and equity will be applied fairly to all people. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us.

Onboarding background checks

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must disclose any previous offences at point of application, as unspent convictions may affect eligibility due to the nature of our healthcare work.

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