Data Analytics - Software and Systems Defects

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for Data Analytics - Software and Systems Defects to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

This role is focused on ensuring the integrity, consistency and usability of software and systems defect data across all areas of the business. The defects are created and managed in JIRA and visualised in Tableau. This role bridges the gap between the testing engineers, the defect resolution engineers and the releasing teams by analysing the complex datasets, resolving tooling issues, and preparing high-quality data for decision‑making and reporting.

• Ability to support project planning with data‑driven insights.
• Ability to create transparent weekly Senior‑Management Reporting.
• Ability to interact with key engineering stakeholders to ensure metrics are aligned and correct.
• Ability to interpret the data to determine the key messages that should be shared.
• Ability to ensure data integrity is maintained, by monitoring tickets for common errors.
• Ability to coach other users with the best practice on defect tooling, data consistency and cleanliness.

• Visualisation tool (e.g. Tableau) experience would be beneficial.

• Degree or equivalent experience.