Test Manager

Job Title: Test Manager – Insurance Domain

Location: London, UK – Hybrid (2–3 days onsite at client office)

Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35) + 6 months with possible extensions

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead end-to-end testing initiatives for enterprise-scale projects within the General Insurance domain. This role requires a strong blend of test management, data validation, stakeholder coordination, and hands-on exposure to modern testing practices in Agile delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive test strategy, planning, execution, and governance across multiple workstreams
• Manage UAT activities, defect triaging, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Coordinate with business users, suppliers, vendors, development teams, and project leadership
• Lead testing activities across integrated application ecosystems and complex data flows
• Ensure test readiness, environment coordination, access management, and delivery tracking
• Provide guidance to QA teams and ensure adherence to testing standards and processes
• Monitor project progress, risks, audits, and status reporting for large-scale programs

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Test Manager within enterprise delivery environments
• Mandatory experience in UK General Insurance / P&C Insurance domain
• Good understanding of underwriting, claims, policy administration, finance, and reinsurance processes
• Ability to work with suppliers/vendors and manage UAT activities effectively
• Hands-on experience in Data Validation, ETL/Data Migration Testing, and data-driven projects
• Experience in Web Application Testing and Agile/Scrum delivery models
• Expertise in Jira and test lifecycle management
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional and client-facing environments

Nice to Have

• Reinsurance domain experience
• Exposure to API Testing tools such as Postman or SOAP UI
• Understanding xwzovoh of Automation Testing tools like Selenium or Tosca
• Basic knowledge of Performance Testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
• Exposure to AI/GenAI testing concepts is an advantage

Preferred Background

• Experience working within interconnected enterprise application landscapes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage distributed QA teams and drive delivery ownership

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Join a fast-paced delivery environment where you will contribute to large-scale digital transformation and testing programs within the insurance sector.