SAP S/4HANA Test Analyst / Test Engineer

SAP S/4HANA Test Analyst / Test Engineer

Job Location : Irvine, California, 92618

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Test Analyst / Test Engineer to join the

Testing Workstream of our critical greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation. This is a high-

impact role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining comprehensive test scenarios

that ensure the quality, integrity, and business readiness of the new S/4HANA solution.

You will work closely with the Solution Delivery team, Business Analysts, Functional

Consultants, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business Process Owners (BPOs), and

Training/OCM teams to translate approved Business Process Design Documents (BPDDs),

SAPARC outputs, and Fit-to-Standard analysis into detailed, traceable test scenarios. This role

is central to our SAP Activate-aligned testing strategy, supporting multiple cycles of System

Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Mock Go-Live rehearsals, and

Hypercare.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has strong expertise

in creating end-to-end test cases for complex SAP implementations, particularly with integration

points (including Shopify DTC interfaces).

Key Responsibilities

● Master and Detailed Test Scenario Creation:

○ Extract and analyze requirements from Jira (via Rovo AI), BPDDs, Business

Design Documents, and SAPARC.

○ Develop comprehensive master scenarios and detailed test scripts, including

preconditions, test data requirements, expected results, integration touchpoints,

and Segregation of Duties (SoD) considerations.

○ Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude) to accelerate scenario generation while ensuring

accuracy and completeness.

● Collaboration & Reviews:

○ Partner with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Functional Consultants

during solution walkthroughs.

○ Coordinate and facilitate SME/BPO review sessions to validate that scenarios

align with business intent.

○ Work with Training and OCM teams to ensure test scenarios support knowledge

transfer and user familiarization (using tools like Tango for session recording).

● Test Data & Environment Management:

○ Define and coordinate test data requirements and preparation activities.

○ Ensure test data supports complex scenarios including integrations, edge cases,

and high-volume DTC processes.

● Test Execution Support:

○ Load and manage test cases in Panaya and maintain bi-directional

synchronization with Jira.

○ Support execution of SIT cycles (3 planned), UAT cycles (2 planned),

performance testing, and Mock Go-Live dress rehearsals.

○ Participate in defect triage, root cause analysis, and retesting.

● Traceability & Quality:

○ Maintain full traceability from requirements to test cases and defects.

○ Contribute to test progress reporting, dashboards, and Go/No-Go readiness

assessments.

● Continuous Improvement:

○ Identify opportunities to enhance testing efficiency using AI-assisted tools and

risk-based testing approaches.

○ Support Hypercare regression testing post go-live.

Required Qualifications & Experience

● 5 years of experience as a Test Analyst / Test Engineer in SAP implementations, with at least 2–3 years specifically on SAP S/4HANA (greenfield preferred).

● Strong understanding of the SAP Activate methodology and its testing phases (Discover, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run).

● Proven expertise in creating detailed end-to-end test scenarios across core SAP modules (OTC, PTP, RTR, etc.) and cross-module integrations.

● Experience with Shopify DTC integrations or similar e-commerce platforms is highly desirable.

● Hands-on experience with testing tools:

○ Jira (including Rovo or similar AI extensions)

○ Panaya (or equivalent test management tools like ALM, Azure DevOps)

○ Test automation exposure is a plus

● Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools (Claude, Copilot, etc.) and session recording

tools (Tango or similar).

● Solid knowledge of integration testing (EDI, APIs, middleware, webhooks).

Key Skills & Competencies

● Excellent analytical and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.

● Ability to translate complex functional and technical requirements into clear, executable

test cases.

● Strong collaboration and communication skills — able to work effectively with technical

teams, business SMEs, and leadership.

● Experience in risk-based testing, defect management, and traceability matrix

maintenance.

● Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a larger testing

team.

Education

● Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related

field (or equivalent experience).