Data Tester

Job Title: Data Tester (12-Month Contract, Hybrid – Financial Services)

Location: Edinburgh or London

Contract Type: Initial 12-Month Contract (via Umbrella Company)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

A leading financial services organization is seeking a skilled Data Tester to join their team on an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on validating and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance of data systems, with a specific emphasis on API data usage and lifecycle management. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical projects that drive value through data quality and actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities
• Data Validation & Testing:
• Design and execute test cases to validate data accuracy, consistency, and performance.
• Use tools like SQL, Tableau, and Excel to analyze and verify data integrity.
• Ensure API-related data meets governance standards and organizational requirements.
• API Testing:
• Conduct testing using API lifecycle management platforms such as Apigee and Postman to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with OpenAPI specifications.
• Verify metadata management processes and adherence to API governance best practices.
• Analysis & Insight Development:
• Analyze API usage data to identify trends, adoption patterns, and areas for optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to present insights that support strategic decisions and showcase the value of catalogue usage patterns.
• Collaboration & Reporting:
• Work closely with developers, data analysts, and product teams to ensure alignment on testing objectives and outcomes.
• Prepare clear and concise reports to communicate test results and recommendations for improvement.

Skills & Experience Required
• Essential:
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and testing tools such as SQL, Tableau, and Excel.
• Familiarity with API lifecycle management tools like Apigee and Postman.
• Understanding of API governance, OpenAPI specifications, and metadata management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Desirable:
• Experience in testing within financial services or regulated industries.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
• A detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving data issues.

What We Offer
• An opportunity to work on high-impact data projects for a leading financial services client.
• A competitive day rate via an umbrella company.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements in Edinburgh or London.
• A collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to data-driven decision-making and improved API management.

How to Apply

If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for data testing, apply now to join a dynamic team making a tangible impact in the financial services sector.

This role is an excellent fit for candidates with strong data testing and API expertise, looking to further their career in a hybrid and contract-based environment.