The **SAP Automation Test Specialist** is a critical role within the GBS SAP COE, responsible for ensuring the stability and quality of our S/4HANA digital core. You will lead the transition from manual to "Automation-First" testing, ensuring that monthly sustain updates and quarterly innovation releases are deployed with zero defects. You will work in a mirrored partnership with ITS technical leads to build a robust, scalable regression suite. Additionally responsible to build, maintain & execute Test Automation for SAP Platform using TOSCA & other open source automation tools **Roles and Responsibilities** + Design, build, maintain & execute automated test solutions using Tricentis Tosca across SAP, Web, API, Mobile and other packaged applications, using modular reusable and data-driven approaches. + Develop and scale automation frameworks aligned with enterprise standards. + Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, to support continuous testing, distributed execution, and reporting. + Define and execute end-to-end test strategies covering front-end, back-end, APIs, Mobile, SAP and other packaged application landscapes, with a focus on risk-based coverage and quality outcomes. + Troubleshoot automation issues, optimize execution, and support test monitoring and KPIs. + Collaborate with test managers, business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to align automation activities with project goals and delivery timelines. + Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and promote automation best practices across teams. + Define automation architecture and governance, including standards, design patterns, tooling strategy, feasibility analysis, and ROI evaluation. + Lead or support advanced Tosca capabilities such as Test Data Service (TDS), BI Testing, Distributed Execution, and integration with test, project and lifecycle management tools. **Secondary Skills** + Coordinate with FME ITS & Business teams to identify risk based automation scope + Help in manual regression test coordination & automated data creation **Qualifications and Experience** + ISTQB Foundation, Agile or any other Advanced Level certification + Minimum of the following Tricentis certifications: AS1, AS2, TDS1, TDS2, AE1 + Cloud certification **Required professional experience** + 8+ years of hands-on test automation experience with Tricentis Tosca. + Experience automating Web, APIs/services, and Mobile applications; SAP or packaged applications preferred for senior roles. + 5+ Years of hands-on experience in automating SAP applications + Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. + Understanding of test strategy, requirements traceability, quality gates, and test management. + Knowledge of BDD/ATDD and continuous testing practices. + For senior and architect levels - experience designing automation frameworks, defining standards, and scaling automation across multiple teams. + For architect levels - experience in enterprise automation architecture, governance, KPIs, and performance monitoring. + Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills in cross-functional, distributed teams. + Knowledge of other Tricentis products like qTest & Vera integrations are required