Contract Test Manager
Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)
3–4 weeks (Initial discovery phase with potential for extension)
Negotiable outside IR35
Financial Services
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Contract Test Manager for an immediate 3 to 4-week engagement to lead the QA discovery and strategy phase for a critical systems and data migration project within our Testing practice for a leading Edinburgh-based financial services institution.
As a senior contractor, you will hit the ground running to assess the current landscape, define the migration testing strategy, and establish the framework for execution. This is a fast-paced role requiring a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on pragmatism.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategy Development: Define and document a comprehensive end-to-end testing strategy for a complex data and systems migration.
* Stakeholder Management: Align with business analysts, data engineers, and senior stakeholders to map out testing requirements and scope.
* Risk & Defect Management: Identify potential QA bottlenecks, data integrity risks, and compliance hurdles unique to financial migrations.
* Resource Planning: Outline the resource, tooling, and environment requirements needed for the subsequent execution phase.
What We Are Looking For
* Financial Services Expertise: Proven track record delivering QA frameworks within banking, wealth management, or insurance environments.
* Migration Specialist: Extensive experience managing large-scale data migrations, legacy-to-cloud shifts, or core platform upgrades
* Local Presence: Ability to commute to our Edinburgh office 2 days per week for collaborative stakeholder workshops.
Next Steps
If you are an established Test Manager available for an immediate start in Edinburgh and possess the required financial migration experience, please apply with your updated CV and availability.