Hybrid SAP HCM Test Designer

at VSP Consulting & Solutions GmbH

• Job title: SAP HCM Test Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Java, Python, Shell Scripting
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Munich, Germany

About the role

• SAP-HCM-Test-Designer role in Munich for quality assurance in agile projects. Involves automated and manual testing, alongside team collaboration and document management.

Responsibilities

• Take on work packages as part of quality assurance and optimization of test cases, test data, test scripts and test approaches.
• Analyze requirements documents and derive appropriate test strategies and test cases.
• Estimate effort for test case creation and execution.
• Create, specify and manage test cases and test data.
• Develop and maintain test concepts in coordination with project teams.
• Document and analyze software defects (defect management).
• Plan, prepare and coordinate test executions.
• Evaluate and analyze test results.
• Automate test cases using appropriate tools.
• Execute manual and automated tests and document all results.
• Employ modern testing methods and tools to ensure high software quality.
• Prepare test reports and present results to management.
• Support process optimizations in test and defect management.

Requirements

• Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken, as the project language is exclusively German.
• Solid knowledge of ISTQB standards (Foundation Level; ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Analyst desirable).
• Experience in the SAP HCM module with a focus on HCM Travel and SAP HCM Personnel Administration (PA).
• Willingness to learn additional modules.
• Experience with different test types and levels (unit tests, system tests, integration tests, acceptance tests, etc.).
• Experience with agile testing approaches (e.g. testing in agile teams, exploratory testing).
• Confident use of JIRA / Confluence for ticketing and documentation.
• Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), CBTA or other automation tools.
• Experience with SAP core products (e.g. SolMan, interfaces, SAP GUI, SAP Fiori).
• Analytical mindset, structured working style and strong communication skills.
• Project management/methodology knowledge: basic understanding of agile working methods (Scrum, Kanban) or classic project management.
• Knowledge of ABAP OO programming.
• Scripting skills: experience with shell scripting or other scripting languages (e.g. Python) to automate recurring administrative tasks.
• Good understanding of Java and other relevant technologies in the testing domain.

Benefits

• Pleasant working atmosphere
• Opportunities for professional and personal development (e.g. training, certifications)
• A very attractive working environment in central Munich / Schwabing
• Attractive compensation package with additional social benefits
• Flexible working hours and mobile working
• A collegial team and an open corporate culture
• Permanent employment contract
• On-site beverages