Overview
Test / Solution Architect – FMCG / ERP – Large Data / Platform Migration – Hybrid
Contract • Full Time
Location: Hybrid with possible travel to (Leeds and Sheffield)
Job Title: Test / Solution Architect – FMCG / ERP – Large Data / Platform Migration
Duration: Contract 3 months initially – Outside IR35
Due to employment background checks, we can only accept candidates who have 3 years UK address history
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test / Solution Architect to work in collaboration to lead the test design, strategy, and governance of testing across complex ERP, manufacturing / FMCG environments. This role focuses on ensuring quality across large‑scale systems, platforms, and integrations, with a strong emphasis on automation, data awareness, and modern testing practices. The Senior Test / Solution Architect will work closely with cross‑functional teams and report directly to the Senior Test Manager, acting as a technical authority for all testing‑related decisions.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the end‑to‑end test architecture for ERP, manufacturing, and enterprise platforms.
- Develop scalable test strategies covering functional, non‑functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Establish best‑practice frameworks, standards, and governance for testing across the organisation.
ERP & Platform Expertise
- Lead testing for ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) including modules, integrations, and customisations.
- Support system/platform design and implementation from a quality and risk perspective.
- Ensure test coverage across supply chain, manufacturing, warehousing, finance, and commercial systems.
Data & Analytics
- Support testing for data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and reporting platforms.
- Ensure data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes are embedded into test approaches.
Must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in the following areas
- Stakeholder Management including a number of Software Development vendors
- Experience of working with the Senior Test Manager to shape the overall QA roadmap.
- Provide technical leadership to test teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert for testing across ERP, manufacturing, and FMCG environments.
Risk & Quality Management
- Identify quality risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Skills & Experience
- Strong background as a Test or Solution Architect or similar Senior QA role.
- Good experience across large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
- Strong understanding of system/platform design and implementation.
- Hands‑on knowledge of test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Tosca).
- Experience with data warehousing, ETL testing, and data validation.
- Excellent understanding of integration testing across complex enterprise landscapes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and shift‑left testing practices.
- Exposure to Cybersecurity or Performance testing.
- ISTQB Advanced or equivalent certifications
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