UAT Analyst - Data Migration & System Transformation

Pacer Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior UAT Analyst to oversee data migration and system transformation initiatives. This contract role focuses on validating complex data mappings, running parallel tests, and managing defects to ensure zero data loss during cutover.

The role requires planful testing across advisor onboarding, firm conversions, and platform migrations, with hybrid work and a 6-month duration. Collaboration with PMs, BAs, and developers is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing UAT across large data migrations.
• Ability to validate data mappings and ensure data integrity during cutover.
• Experience logging and triaging defects in tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end UAT, regression, and parallel testing for advisor/firm conversions and platform migrations.
• Develop test scenarios, cases, and synthetic data to validate data mapping and process changes.
• Execute mock conversions and data reconciliation to ensure data completeness across cutovers.
• Log, track, and triage defects in JIRA or ALM with cross-functional teams.
• Support cutover readiness and provide UAT sign-offs for go/no-go decisions.

Skills

UAT testing

Data migration

System transformation

Test planning

Defect management

Tools

JIRA

ALM

Job description

Job Title: UAT Analyst - Data Migration & System Transformation

Location: Austin, TX

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate: $47.00/hr W2 | $57.00/hr C2C

SKILLS REQUIRED

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Transition and Transformation Management team is seeking a Senior UAT / Business Tester to oversee test planning and execution across large-scale advisor onboarding, firm conversions, and platform migrations. Reporting to the Program Management Lead, this role ensures zero data loss and seamless functional continuity by validating complex data mappings, executing parallel tests, and managing defect lifecycles prior to system cutover.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute end-to-end UAT, regression, and parallel testing for advisor/firm conversions, platform migrations, and system modernization programs.
• Develop test scenarios, cases, and synthetic test data to validate data mapping, migration accuracy, and business process changes between legacy and target environments.
• Execute mock conversions and data reconciliation workflows to ensure operational integrity and data completeness across system cutovers.
• Log, track, and triage technical defects within JIRA or ALM, collaborating with program managers, developers, BAs, and business owners to drive resolution.
• Support cutover and go-live readiness activities by delivering UAT sign-offs, contributing to go/no-go decisions, and validating post-conversion results.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.