Data Test Analyst – SC Cleared

Project overview

Data Test Analyst – SC Cleared

Whitehall Resources are looking for a Data Test Analyst – SC Cleared. This role requires 2 days per month onsite in Shropshire, and the remainder remote working, for an initial 6-month contract.

*Due to the nature of the client, this role requires candidates to hold an ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE*

*Inside IR35*

Purpose of the Role:

To validate data integrity, accuracy, and functionality during the migration of SAS estate (including SAS 9.4 and Viya 3.5 components) to SAS Viya 4 on DPS AWS. The Data Test Analyst ensures that migrated data and processes meet business requirements and comply with the clients’ standards.

Responsibilities

Test Planning & Design:

Data Validation:

Automation & Tools:

Defect Management:

Compliance & Governance:

Collaboration:

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong experience in:

Knowledge of:

Familiarity with:

• Develop detailed test plans and cases for data migration, transformation, and validation.
• Define acceptance criteria for migrated datasets and analytical workflows.
• Perform data reconciliation between SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya 4 environments.
• Validate ETL processes, data pipelines, and reporting outputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Implement automated data validation scripts using SQL, Python, or SAS.
• Support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Log, track, and manage defects related to data inconsistencies or migration issues.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and developers to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure all testing activities adhere to the clients security, GDPR, and data governance standards.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Test Manager, and migration teams to align testing with requirements.
• Support UAT and provide evidence for sign-off.
• Data testing and validation for large-scale migrations.
• Writing and executing SQL queries for data comparison and profiling.
• SAS technologies (SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.x/4).
• ETL processes and data integration frameworks.
• Test automation tools and scripting (Python, SAS).
• Agile delivery and defect management tools (Jira, Confluence).

Requirements

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Test Analyst certification.
• Experience in government or regulated environments.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and containerized deployments.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Hybrid-remote in Shropshire, GB