Senior QAT Analyst - Functional - £44,825 p.a. + benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior QAT Analyst in our Digital and Technology Group. This is a full-time, permanent role focused on providing support for web and server-side microservice cloud-based solutions or low-code environments such as Appian.
The roles will be based in one of our two office sites in Canary Wharf, London or South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are currently operating a hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 40% of contracted hours working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. This may rise to 60% during the year. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
Who are we?
The MHRA is transforming, creating a progressive, responsive and sovereign regulator of medical products that is a fundamental requirement to achieve the innovation set out in the UK Life Sciences Vision.
The Digital and Technology Group lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services. Its centre of excellence is also responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to transform the Agency’s legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers’ needs.
The Technology & Service Operations function is responsible for managing the existing IT infrastructure including database and other technology platforms including both software and hardware infrastructure, leading the maintenance of applications directly and through management of outsourced service delivery providers, including the Agency IT and helpdesk and for the development and QA of and transition to new software and hardware infrastructure.
The Engineering team, made up of Software developers, DevOps engineers, Quality Assurance testers, and data professionals including engineers, scientists, and visualisation experts, is tasked with the creation of applications and services, ensuring quality for both new and existing agency offerings, and developing data visualisations through their expertise in data engineering and science., As a Senior QAT Analyst (Functional), the post holder will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our systems. You’ll work alongside Test Engineers and Software Developers, helping to design and implement strong testing procedures. Your key responsibilities will include:
+ Develop testing solutions by taking a business-focused approach to identify testing needs and create practical solutions across various systems.
+ Lead test planning and execution by defining test strategies, independently planning, and executing tests, while estimating the effort required and ensuring comprehensive coverage across web, mobile, microservice, and low-code platforms like Appian.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure confidence in the quality of the code delivered, with a focus on both manual and API testing.
+ Engage with stakeholders through regular communication with users, departments, vendors, and the broader agency to ensure that testing aligns with both business and technical requirements.
This role will allow to contribute to critical, high-impact projects, working alongside skilled professionals to support MHRA’s mission to deliver secure, reliable digital services., Application – please complete the online application on the Agency’s recruitment portal, ensuring that you provide full answers to all the application questions, with reference to the Behaviours, Experience and Technical Criteria set out in the Persons Specification section of the Job Description.
Please note, our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Please complete the ‘Work Experience’ section of the application fully, providing details of your previous roles, clearly describing your achievements and key responsibilities.
Interview – aligned to the Person Specification criteria marked “I” (Interview) in the Job Description.
Test – aligned to the Technical Criteria in the Person Specification, with more details given if you are shortlisted for interview.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the answers provided - ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.
In the instance that we receive a high volume of applications, we will hold an initial sift against the following Technical criteria:
+ Skilled in creating and executing detailed test plans across web, mobile, and low-code applications, with emphasis on UI, functional, regression, and cross-browser/device testing.
+ Skilled in designing and executing test cases for API endpoints, verifying data flows, and ensuring integration reliability between services using tools like Postman.
Use of AI in Job Applications
Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own., + UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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We are seeking a Senior QAT Analyst with expertise in Functional Testing using various test types, including regression, UAT, and performance testing. Experience with mobile testing tools and techniques is highly valued. Proficiency in tools like JIRA and Zephyr for test management is essential, and familiarity with low-code platforms and cloud environments is a strong advantage.
+ Experience designing and executing diverse testing techniques, with the ability to communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
+ Hands-on knowledge of defect management platforms like JIRA, and test management tools such as Zephyr. Ability to train and support colleagues in these tools is a plus.
+ Strong understanding of microservices architecture in cloud environments (ideally Azure), with experience in low-code platforms.
+ Proven ability to create test strategies, identify defects, and deliver solutions to ensure quality.
+ A natural problem solver who adapts to evolving requirements and handles complex challenges with confidence and creativity.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Alongside your salary of £44,825, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £12,985 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
+ Privilege Leave: 1 day
+ Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
+ Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
+ Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
+ Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on
+ Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
+ Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
+ Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
+ Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
+ Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs