Associate Quality Engineer - SAP

IBM Computing; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Associate SAP Quality Engineer to join their Calgary team. In this role, you will ensure the quality of SAP systems through comprehensive testing strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science and experience with SAP modules, along with a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada without visa sponsorship.
• Willingness to live and work in Calgary, AB.
• Familiarity with agile methods and scrum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing of SAP modules.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test suites for SAP projects.
• Document, track, and manage defects throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP modules

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Test automation frameworks

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JIRA

SAP Quality Center

Job description

Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

At IBM, we know technology. But technology is only as good as the results it delivers. Are you interested and adept in application development methodology and tools? The IBM Client Innovation Centre CIC occupies a unique position in the IT marketplace - at the intersection of business and technology. In this role, you'll work in our IBM Client Innovation Center (CIC), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

As a member of our team, you will help IBM clients solve some of their most challenging business problems, capitalize on market opportunities and achieve real value in today’s tough economy.

We’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network, and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash their potential, an Associate role is for you. As a Quality Engineer specializing in SAP testing, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of our SAP and related systems. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, methodologies, and processes to support our SAP projects and initiatives.

As an Associate SAP Quality Engineer, you will be able to:

SAP Testing:

• Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing of SAP modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR , EAM,etc.).

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and translate them into effective test cases.

• Utilize SAP tools such as ABAP, SEGW, SAPUI5, Fiori, and Solution Manager for test automation and management.

Test Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test suites for SAP projects.

• Define testing scope, approach, and resources needed for each project.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing methodologies and processes.

Test Automation:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Appium, or custom ABAP-based frameworks.

• Enhance existing automation frameworks and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and coverage.

• Collaborate with developers to implement and maintain automated checks in our CI/CD pipeline.

Defect Management:

• Document, track, and manage defects throughout their lifecycle using tools like JIRA or SAP Quality Center.

• Work closely with development teams to clarify, reproduce, and verify defects, ensuring they're resolved correctly.

Data Management:

• Create, maintain, and manage test data using SAP tools (e.g., Data Migration, Data Services, or SAP HANA Smart Data Integration).

• Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, project managers, and other QA engineers.

• Communicate findings, progress, and risks clearly and effectively through emails, meetings, and status reports.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay updated with the latest SAP testing trends, tools, and best practices.

• Participate in training, workshops, and conferences to expand your skill-set and share knowledge with the team.

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Qualifications:

• Eligibility to work in Canada without future visa sponsorship (valid work permit, permanent residency, or Canadian citizenship).

• Willingness to live and work in Calgary, AB.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or a related field

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of SAP modules - Finance, Supply Chain, HR, EAM (certifications nice to have)

• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance processes

• Familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and best practices

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, or Cucumber).

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Bamboo).

Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with agile methods and scrum frameworks

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn emerging tools/tech

Preferred technical and professional experience

Good to have - SAP functional (Finance, Supply Chain, HR , EAM,etc)

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.