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
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 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….