QA Lead – SAP S/4HANA Functional Testing

Expleo; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an experienced QA Lead in Minneapolis or Denver to drive quality in SAP S/4HANA projects. You will lead testing efforts, develop strategies, and ensure continuous improvement in QA processes.

Candidates should have 8+ years of QA experience, strong command of agile methodologies, and the ability to manage distributed teams. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in QA/testing with strong SAP and S/4HANA functional testing experience.
• 3+ years leading QA efforts as a Test Lead or Test Manager.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the end-to-end test strategy for SAP.
• Lead comprehensive testing of SAP applications.
• Create detailed test plans and execute them.

Skills

SAP and S/4HANA functional testing

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB or similar certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid preferred (Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO) – Fully Remote may be considered

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Trissential and Lead High-Impact SAP Quality Initiatives for Our Client

Are you an experienced QA leader ready to drive quality across complex SAP landscapes? At Trissential, we're seeking a QA Lead to join our client’s team and guide SAP S/4HANA functional testing efforts across a large, multi-wave program. If you thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy transforming QA processes, and are passionate about delivering enterprise-quality systems, this opportunity is built for you.

What’s in It for You?

• Lead large-scale SAP testing efforts that directly impact enterprise operations
• Influence test strategy, processes, tooling, and cross-team alignment
• Work within a supportive, people-first culture through Trissential while embedded in a dynamic client environment
• Collaborate across functional teams spanning product owners, developers, analysts, release leadership, and business SMEs
• Flexibility—hybrid strongly preferred, but fully remote candidates will be considered

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and own the end-to-end test strategy for SAP functional, integration, regression, and UAT phases
• Lead comprehensive testing of SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Fiori applications
• Create and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts ensuring full coverage
• Identify, document, and track defects using leading test management tools
• Coordinate regression cycles for system updates and releases
• Work closely within agile teams—participating in sprint planning, reviews, and daily collaboration
• Partner with program leadership, release management, and change readiness to align testing with deployment timelines
• Prepare test documentation, status reporting, and KPI tracking for stakeholders
• Lead and mentor distributed testing teams across multiple functions and vendors
• Ensure availability of testing environments, tools, and data
• Drive continuous improvements to QA practices, tooling, and methodologies

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years in QA/testing with strong SAP and S/4HANA functional testing experience
• 3+ years leading QA efforts as a Test Lead or Test Manager
• Strong command of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Understanding of functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing
• Experience managing distributed QA teams and vendor testers
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, TestRail, Xray, or similar tools
• Strong communication, analysis, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, collaborative, multi‑phase program environments

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting large-scale S/4HANA transformations or multi-wave deployments
• Familiarity with enterprise release management processes
• Exposure to automation strategies (even if not hands‑on)
• Experience coordinating testing across multiple business units

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• ISTQB or similar software testing certification

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation – $65‑$70 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Offers paid time away from work
• Flexible Work Options – Hybrid strongly preferred in Minneapolis or Denver, but fully remote may be considered
• Career Development – Access to mentorship, enterprise projects, and long-term growth opportunities
• Inclusive, Supportive Culture – Trissential prioritizes teamwork, learning, and strong client partnerships

This role is open only to individuals authorized to work in the United States.