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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Strong experience in data testing and validation, particularly within large-scale data migration programmesExcellent SQL skills, including data comparison, reconciliation and profilingExperience testing ETL processes and data integrationExperience working with SAS 9.4 and/or SAS ViyaExperience with data migration, transformation and validationFamiliarity with test automation and scripting using Python, SAS and/or SQLExperience working in Agile delivery environmentsExperience with defect management tools such as Jira and ConfluenceActive SC Clearance; HMRC clearance preferred, or active SC clearance held through another recognised government bodyISTQB Foundation or Advanced Test Analyst certification (desirable)Previous experience working within HM Government or other regulated environments (desirable)Understanding of AWS/cloud platforms (desirable)Experience with containerised deployments (desirable)Experience supporting large-scale technology or data transformation programmes (desirable) Responsibilities: Develop detailed test plans, scenarios and test cases for data migration, transformation and validationDefine acceptance criteria for migrated datasets and analytical workflowsEnsure test coverage aligns with business and technical requirementsPerform data reconciliation between SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya 4 environmentsValidate ETL processes, data pipelines and reporting outputsIdentify data discrepancies and ensure migrated data is accurate, complete and fit for purposeDevelop automated data validation scripts using SQL, Python and/or SASSupport the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelinesIdentify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and coverage through automationLog, investigate, track and manage defects relating to data migration and inconsistenciesWork with Data Engineers, Developers and migration teams to resolve issuesProvide clear test evidence and status reportingEnsure testing activities comply with HMRC security, GDPR and data governance requirementsWork with Business Analysts, Test Managers and migration teamsSupport UAT and provide evidence required for formal sign-off Technologies: AWSCI/CDCloudConfluenceETLISTQBSupportJIRAPythonSASSQLSecurity More:
We are seeking a Data Test Analyst to support a major HMRC data migration programme, helping validate data integrity, accuracy and functionality as the SAS estate, including SAS 9.4 and Viya 3.5, is migrated to SAS Viya 4 on DPS AWS. The role offers the opportunity to join a high-profile government transformation programme and work alongside experienced data, testing and migration teams. This is a six-month contract, with two positions available, based in Telford on a hybrid basis with two days onsite per week. The rate is £45–£51 per hour, inside IR35, with engagement through PAYE via Umbrella.
last updated 41 week of 2026