Data Test Analyst - SC Cleared

Data Test Analyst - SC Cleared

Location: Telford - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £45-£51 per hour, Inside IR35
Clearance: Active SC Clearance
Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Data Test Analyst to support a major data migration programme within HMRC.

You will play a key role in validating data integrity, accuracy and functionality as HMRC's SAS estate, including SAS 9.4 and Viya 3.5, is migrated to SAS Viya 4 on DPS AWS.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile government transformation programme and work alongside experienced data, testing and migration teams.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Design

• Develop detailed test plans, scenarios and test cases for data migration, transformation and validation.
• Define acceptance criteria for migrated datasets and analytical workflows.
• Ensure test coverage aligns with business and technical requirements.

Data Validation & Reconciliation

• Perform data reconciliation between SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya 4 environments.
• Validate ETL processes, data pipelines and reporting outputs.
• Identify data discrepancies and ensure migrated data is accurate, complete and fit for purpose.

Test Automation & Scripting

• Develop automated data validation scripts using SQL, Python and/or SAS.
• Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and coverage through automation.

Defect Management

• Log, investigate, track and manage defects relating to data migration and inconsistencies.
• Work closely with Data Engineers, Developers and migration teams to resolve issues.
• Provide clear test evidence and status reporting.

Governance & Collaboration

• Ensure testing activities comply with HMRC security, GDPR and data governance requirements.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Test Managers and migration teams.
• Support UAT and provide evidence required for formal sign-off.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in data testing and validation, particularly within large-scale data migration programmes.
• Excellent SQL skills, including data comparison, reconciliation and profiling.
• Experience testing ETL processes and data integration.
• Experience working with SAS 9.4 and/or SAS Viya.
• Experience with data migration, transformation and validation.
• Familiarity with test automation and scripting using Python, SAS and/or SQL.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Experience with defect management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Active SC Clearance - HMRC clearance preferred, or active SC clearance held through another recognised government body.

Desirable

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Test Analyst certification.
• Previous experience working within HM Government or other regulated environments.
• Understanding of AWS/cloud platforms.
• Experience with containerised deployments.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology or data transformation programmes.

Contract Details

• 6-month contract
• £45-£51 per hour
• Inside IR35
• PAYE via Umbrella
• Telford
• Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week
• 2 positions available
• Active SC Clearance mandatory

If you're an SC-cleared Data Test Analyst with strong SQL and data migration experience, we'd love to hear from you.