SAP Tester

Join our Calgary logistics client on a 6-month contract which will flip to a permanent role, where you will ensure that every IS deliverable surpasses customer expectations.

As a pivotal member of our client's team, you will be instrumental in guaranteeing the flawless delivery of numerous custom-built and SAP-based business applications across all testing phases.

If you possess 6-8 years of manual testing experience in SAP / custom-based applications, along with a passion for quality assurance and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this challenging yet rewarding role.

Advantages

• Engage with a wide array of business domains including Lead to Cash, Quoting, Pricing, and more, ensuring a dynamic and enriching work experience.
• Opportunity to lead test efforts on large or multiple SAP projects, providing a platform for career advancement and skill development.
• Work within a collaborative team setting, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and technologies in the Quality Engineering domain.
• Gain valuable insights into the railroad industry, with railroad knowledge considered an asset, broadening your professional expertise.
• Access certification opportunities in Software Quality Engineering and exposure to various technologies, fostering personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SAP setup of test environments and work on creating test data as part of test data management. Good strong knowledge on SAP Event Management and SAP Transportation Management.
• Proficient in business domains : Lead to Cash, Quoting, Pricing, Customer Order, Invoicing.
• Evaluate business software and / or system requirements to ensure they can be translated into both functional and non-functional tests.
• Understand the business future state including the existing software / system’s capabilities along with any interfacing systems and the planned enhancements being made to both;
• Translate the business software / system requirements into detailed test cases and test sets and record them using standard test management tools.
• Identify and create data required to execute test cases;
• Execute efficiently and effectively the test steps and record results in the test management tool. Record any defects found along with supporting documentation and the steps to recreate the problem.
• Conduct the defect review sessions with the software development team, the business analyst and the test lead to ensure clear communication of the defects found;
• Conduct peer review of test cases with business testers on the team to ensure quality. Suggest improvements which would improve the quality of work products;
• Provide the test lead with input to testing estimates and progress reports;
• Participate in independent quality assessments to ensure the products and services delivered by delivery / project managers, business analysts, test engineers and their suppliers meet or exceed quality standards and objectives;
• Collaborate with delivery, development, test, and business teams to fully understand the future business state and the proposed application / system changes being planned;
• Execute requirements review sessions to ensure completeness and full traceability. Review and understand detailed requirements and process flows for the new application / system.
• Analyze the requirement for testability and identify any inconsistencies or gaps which need correction / clarification from the delivery team;
• Architect, design, write and execute test cases and test plans to support the quality engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle.
• Keep detailed and meticulous records on the steps to recreate any defects encountered;
• Lead the software defect review meetings to provide prioritization and severity assessments of the defects to the business and IS teams.
• Manages the defect management process with the project team to track defect repair progress;
• Deliver testing estimates and progress reports to the test lead and project management team. Track testing financials and risks at the project team level;
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the processes (Quality Engineering);
• Track IS quality within the established framework by providing input into key metrics to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of IS processes and delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree / diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience required;
• 6-8 years’ experience manual testing in SAP / Custom-based business applications;
• Automated or performance testing experience is an asset;
• Railroad knowledge is an asset;
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Test Lead on large or multiple SAP projects is an asset.
• Certification in Software Quality (American Society for Quality - Certified Software Quality Engineer) or equivalent experience;
• Familiarity in one or more than one of the technologies of networking, database, SAP and / or web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, JSP, ASP, ABAP, .

NET, MQ, Oracle and SQL Queries during test execution.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with HP ALM or qTest or similar test management tools.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle for waterfall, iterative, agile and / or SAP ASAP project methodologies;
• Attention to detail and the ability to master new applications and technologies quickly;
• Professional presentation and demeanor as well as excellent customer liaison skills;
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal);
• Proven track record in working collaboratively in a team;
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and fast paced software release cycles.

Summary

Embark on an exciting journey with our client, where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth converge. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment, where your expertise in manual testing, SAP proficiency, and passion for quality assurance can thrive, then apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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