Data Test Lead - Leeds (LS1), LS1

Test Data Lead - Leeds (Hybrid)Test Data Management / Data Masking / Synthetic Data / Financial ServicesSalary/Rate: £400-£500 (12-month contract)Location: Leeds (2-3 days per week onsite)Start: ASAPDuration: 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extensionFor more information, please call 0113 887 8355, or email me at WHO ARE WE?We are supporting a leading financial services organisation as they continue to deliver a major Core Transformation Programme. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Test Data Lead to head up their Quality Engineering Test Data capability, leading a team responsible for delivering secure, compliant and scalable test data solutions across the programme.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.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?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.WE NEED YOU TO HAVE…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.NICE TO HAVE…Experience using K2View.Financial Services experience.Knowledge of FCA, DORA and GDPR regulations.Experience building or implementing synthetic data solutions.TO BE CONSIDERED…Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on 0113 887 8355.I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit between 7am and 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond.By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to the required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.I look forward to hearing from you.KEY SKILLSTest Data Management / Test Data Lead / Test Data Strategy / Data Masking / Synthetic Data / Test Data Provisioning