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 scopeHelp in manual regression test coordination & automated data creation

Qualifications and Experience

ISTQB Foundation, Agile or any other Advanced Level certificationMinimum of the following Tricentis certifications: AS1, AS2, TDS1, TDS2, AE1Cloud 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 applicationsExperience 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