Data Test Lead - #2102969

Test Data Management / Data Masking / Synthetic Data / Financial Services

• Salary/Rate: £400-£500 (12-month contract)
• Location: Leeds (2-3 days per week onsite)
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension

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This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future Test Data strategy while leading a team focused on data masking, synthetic data and test data provisioning using modern tooling.

As the Test Data Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of four Test Data Engineers, ensuring high-quality test data services are delivered across multiple workstreams.

You will:

• Own the Test Data Strategy, Roadmap and Operating Model.
• Lead the delivery of masked, migrated and synthetic test data solutions.
• Manage and develop a team of Test Data Engineers.
• Oversee Test Data tooling and services, including K2View.
• Drive automation and reusable test data capabilities across Build and End-to-End Testing teams.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier and third-party delivery relationships.
• Work closely with Environment Management, Engineering, Product and Data teams to ensure test environments are data-ready.
• Monitor service performance, capacity planning, risks and reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement, automation and operational excellence across the Test Data function.

• Previous leadership experience within Test Data Management.
• Strong knowledge of Test Data Management principles and best practice.
• Experience with data masking, synthetic data creation and test data provisioning.
• Excellent understanding of data privacy, governance and regulatory controls.
• Experience managing suppliers and third-party delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Excellent analytical and data management skills.

• Experience using K2View.
• Financial Services experience.
• Knowledge of FCA, DORA and GDPR regulations.
• Experience building or implementing synthetic data solutions.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Test Data Management / Test Data Lead / Test Data Strategy / Data Masking / Synthetic Data / Test Data Provisioning