Data Tester in Swindon

We are establishing a new Finance UAT & Enablement team to support the delivery of large, complex Finance change initiatives, including the integration of Virgin Money and major transformation programmes. This role is hands‑on and delivery focused, with opportunities to shape test coverage and contribute to improving how we approach testing. This role is ideal for a tester who enjoys working closely with business users, handling data‑rich testing, and delivering high‑quality evidence in a regulated environment. We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best. The working hours (per week) for this role can be between 30 and 35 hours. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible.

More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon, London, Northampton, Bournemouth or Glasgow office. If you’re based at our Glasgow office, this will apply from 1 April 2027 and ahead of that there will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works.

Responsibilities:

• Working with SMEs and delivery teams, you’ll build a clear understanding of business processes and testing requirements.
• You’ll scope and design test cases aligned to requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, and carry out functional and regression testing across change activity.
• You’ll support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), helping ensure solutions meet business needs.
• As issues arise, you’ll identify, log and track defects, working closely with teams to resolve them.
• You’ll provide clear, timely updates on testing progress, contributing to an accurate view of overall delivery status.

About you:

• You are comfortable working with data‑heavy test scenarios.
• Good SQL experience – including writing complex, production-quality queries using joins, subqueries and data reconciliation techniques.
• Technical skills covering data analysis / validation and automation / scripting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the use of functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot, etc.
• The ability to translate business requirements into clear and effective test scenarios.
• Experience working with SMEs and non‑technical stakeholders.

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind.
• Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we’re honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand.
• Push for better - We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development.
• Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you, and where you may have already demonstrated these.

The extras you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday, pro rata.
• Access to private medical insurance.
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement.
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus.
• Training and development to help you progress your career.
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death.
• Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness.
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year.

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us. We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

Disability Confident: We’re not just guided by data, we’re driven by the real experiences of our people. We’re a Disability Confident Level 3 Leader, the highest level. That’s why we’re constantly evolving our policies and practices to make sure everyone feels genuinely supported, valued, and empowered to champion inclusion. Whatever your needs, we’re here to support you.