SAP S/4HANA Test Analyst

• SAP S/4HANA Test Analyst / Test Engineer
• Job Location : Irvine, California, 92618
• Contract Role

• 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 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, executabletest cases.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills — able to work effectively with technicalteams, business SMEs, and leadership.
• Experience in risk-based testing, defect management, and traceability matrixmaintenance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a larger testingteam.

• Education
• ● Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or relatedfield (or equivalent experience).