Senior Test Lead
London (Hybrid)
to c£90k
We are partnering with a global P&C insurance client leading a large-scale transformation programme to source an experienced Lead Data Tester with strong ETL Testing, SQL, and London Market Reinsurance expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lead Data Tester to play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and integrity of complex reinsurance data solutions within London Market. Working across high-profile transformation initiatives, you will have the chance to lead critical testing activities, influence delivery standards, and work with cutting-edge data and reporting technologies in a highly collaborative environment. Immediate start available.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage testing activities across large-scale data transformation programmes
- Perform hands-on ETL and backend testing using SQL and data profiling techniques
- Validate complex insurance data flows, mappings, and reconciliation processes
- Conduct data migration testing, including legacy-to-target validation and defect analysis
- Create test analysis, test scenarios, test conditions, and execution plans from business and technical documentation
- Manage and prepare test data for functional and non-functional testing activities
- Execute integration testing across multiple systems and platforms
- Produce testing reports, metrics, and dashboards using Power BI, SQL Reporting, or equivalent reporting tools
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks, dependencies, and data quality issues proactively
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across programme milestones
Requirements
- Strong experience within London Market Reinsurance testing
- Excellent understanding of: Contract structures, Bordereaux, Insurance data mappings and Regulatory reporting requirements
- Proven hands-on ETL testing experience
- Strong SQL and backend data testing capability
- Experience working on complex transformation programmes with multiple system integrations
- Solid understanding of: Reconciliation testing, Data migration testing, Data quality validation and Defect analysis
- Experience across both functional and non-functional testing
- Ability to independently generate reports using Power BI, SQL Reporting, or similar reporting tool
- Easy access to London for hybrid working
- Available to start within 4-6 weeks – immediate preferred
Recruitment Note
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, we may be unable to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. All applications are reviewed carefully and may be retained for future opportunities should suitable roles arise.