Job Description
Job Title: Test / Solution Architect – FMCG / ERP – Large Data / Platform Migration
Duration: Contract 3 months initially – Outside IR35
Location: Hybrid with possible travel to (Leeds and Sheffield)
** 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.
Key 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:
Essential:
* 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.
Desirable:
* 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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