Data Governance Lead

Job Description

Data Governance & QA Lead Day Rate: £535/day (Inside IR35)Location: Hybrid 1 day/week on site (Corsham)Clearance: DV Clearance or DV eligible requiredSector: Public SectorWe are seeking an experienced Data Governance & QA Lead to support a cyber security-focused data programme. The role will involve working across a modern Data Lakehouse environment , ensuring data quality, integrity, security, and reliability across end-to-end data pipelines.This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role working closely with technical and business stakeholders to define and deliver robust QA and data governance practices.Key Responsibilities Design, execute, and manage end-to-end QA and testing strategiesWork across Data Lakehouse architecture environmentsEnsure data quality, integrity, and security across data pipelinesCreate and maintain manual and automated regression test suitesDefine and implement data quality frameworks and best practicesAnalyse business requirements and translate into test scriptsProduce QA artefacts including test strategies, plans, roadmaps, and reportsCollaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholdersContribute to building and improving test frameworks from scratchRequired Skills & Experience Strong understanding of data management and full testing lifecycleExperience with Data Lakehouse architecturesStrong QA/testing background (manual and automated)Experience with Jira and ConfluenceAbility to define and execute test strategiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience working in cybersecurity or highly secure environmentsDV Clearance or eligibility to obtain DV ClearancePlease note: This role requires additional vetting which may extend onboarding timelines.TPBN1_UKTJ