SAP SD QA & Test Automation Lead

Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech in Austin, TX seeks an experienced SAP SD QA & Test Automation Lead to steer QA for a large SAP transformation program. The candidate combines strong SAP SD/OTC knowledge with proven SAP QA, test automation, Panaya, and enterprise testing experience.

The role will establish a risk-based testing approach, build a reusable automated SAP regression capability, and guide testing across SAP SD, Finance, Vistex, and linked systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP experience.
• Strong hands-on SAP SD / OTC experience.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Significant SAP testing / QA leadership experience.
• Proven experience with SIT, UAT, regression and defect management.
• Experience with SAP test automation and regression testing.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end SAP SD processes and SD integration with Finance and other SAP modules.
• Experience working with integrated SAP landscapes and interfaces.
• Strong JIRA and Agile / Agile-hybrid experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall SAP QA and testing strategy.
• Apply strong SAP SD / OTC knowledge to support end-to-end business process testing.
• Lead SIT, UAT, regression and performance/volume testing as required.
• Establish risk-based testing approaches, quality gates and test standards.
• Lead test planning, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Use Panaya for structured test execution, evidence, defect management and automation.
• Assess and enhance existing SAP regression coverage.
• Develop a reusable, automated regression test pack using Panaya.
• Coordinate testing across SAP SD, Finance, Vistex and integrated systems.
• Support test data, environment and integration readiness.
• Work closely with functional, technical and business teams.
• Provide clear quality, risk and go-live readiness reporting.
• Support knowledge transfer and transition of QA assets into ongoing support.

Skills

SAP SD

S/4HANA

QA leadership

Test automation

SIT

UAT

Defect management

JIRA

Agile

Tools

Panaya

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:SAP SD QA & Test Automation Lead

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $84/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced SAP SD QA & Test Automation Lead to lead Quality Assurance for a large-scale SAP transformation program.

The ideal candidate combines strong SAP SD / OTC functional knowledge with proven experience in SAP QA, test automation, Panaya, and enterprise testing.

The role will establish a risk-based testing approach across the programme and help build a reusable automated SAP regression capability for ongoing releases and future SAP transformation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall SAP QA and testing strategy.
• Apply strong SAP SD / OTC knowledge to support end-to-end business process testing.
• Lead SIT, UAT, regression and performance/volume testing as required.
• Establish risk-based testing approaches, quality gates and test standards.
• Lead test planning, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Use Panaya for structured test execution, evidence, defect management and automation.
• Assess and enhance existing SAP regression coverage.
• Develop a reusable, automated regression test pack using Panaya.
• Coordinate testing across SAP SD, Finance, Vistex and integrated systems.
• Support test data, environment and integration readiness.
• Work closely with functional, technical and business teams.
• Provide clear quality, risk and go-live readiness reporting.
• Support knowledge transfer and transition of QA assets into ongoing support.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP experience.
• Strong hands-on SAP SD / OTC experience.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Significant SAP testing / QA leadership experience.
• Proven experience with SIT, UAT, regression and defect management.
• Experience with SAP test automation and regression testing.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end SAP SD processes and SD integration with Finance and other SAP modules.
• Experience working with integrated SAP landscapes and interfaces.
• Strong JIRA and Agile / Agile-hybrid experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vistex experience.
• SAP RISE experience.
• SAP FI/CO or RAR knowledge.
• Data migration and reconciliation testing experience.
• Media & Entertainment industry experience.
• Experience supporting AMS / Managed Services transition.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.