Are you passionate about test automation, digital transformation, and developing others ? Do you want to play a key role in ensuring world-leading digital vaccination services continue to evolve? If so, we want you to join our team!
Why This Role Matters
The Welsh Immunisation System (WIS) has been at the heart of one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world . It enabled real-time reporting, reduced vaccine waste, and helped NHS Wales administer over 10 million COVID-19 vaccinations . But we’re not stopping there.
We are now transforming WIS into a universal vaccination platform , expanding its capabilities beyond COVID-19 not just to support multiple vaccines and future public health challenges but to share our learning with other products in Community and Mental Health as we create a unified automation first test strategy.
To do this, we need a Test Manager who can drive continuous improvement, automation, and innovation , ensuring the system is robust, scalable, and future-proof.
You’ll lead the charge in test strategy, optimisation, and innovation , working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-profile digital solutions that support NHS Wales and lead a key pillar of our prevention strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading test strategy and automation , ensuring our digital services meet the highest standards.
Driving continuous testing with CI/CD pipelines , enabling faster and more reliable releases.
Helping evolve our microservices-based architecture and embedding best practices in test automation.
Managing stakeholders, suppliers, and teams to maintain seamless quality assurance.
Supporting professional development by mentoring and coaching others in automation and testing methodologies.
Playing a crucial role in ensuring vaccination services are efficient, scalable, and accessible across Wales.
Our Testing & Automation Vision
Over 80% test automation coverage – enabling 611 functional tests in 3 hours instead of 6 weeks manually.
Integrated CI/CD pipelines so every code change is tested instantly, reducing risk and improving efficiency.
A shift to microservices and API-first design , ensuring a modern, scalable system that integrates with national health platforms.
Developing a user-centred design approach , making WIS intuitive, efficient, and accessible.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
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Why Join Us?
Be part of a cutting-edge digital transformation , improving population Health across Wales.
Help create our Community of Practice , shaping the future of testing in NHS Wales.
Mentor and develop the next generation of test professionals.
Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise is valued.
Opportunities for continuous learning and career progression in a forward-thinking organisation.
If you have a passion for test automation , developing people, and making useful software that will save lives we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of Community Health in Wales

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