Overview

Test Architect - AWS Environment & Data Strategy - Outside IR35 Contract

Our sister company Stellarmann is seeking a contract Test Architect to lead the design of a strategic, enterprise-wide non-production environment and data strategy for a leading London-based insurer. This is a high-impact role central to the company's 2026 transformation roadmap, with strong cross-functional visibility and long-term potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of an enterprise-wide non-production environment and data strategy, with a focus on AWS.
• Apply expertise in Test Data Management (TDM), CI/CD, and Environments as Code to shaping the strategy and implementation.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Architecture, IT, Change, Analytics, and Finance to align on scope, priorities and benefits.
• Develop and present costed implementation plans aligned with the transformation roadmap.
• Communicate effectively across teams, acting as a concise, direct, and influential advocate for quality and delivery.
• Availability: immediately or within 1-2 weeks; 3 days per week onsite in London in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Test Architect designing enterprise-scale environment and data strategies, particularly in AWS.
• Deep expertise in Test Data Management (TDM), CI/CD, and Environments as Code.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across Architecture, IT, Change, Analytics, and Finance.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and experience building costed implementation plans.
• High-energy communicator who is concise, direct, and influential.

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