Lead SAP Test Automation Engineer

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The Lead SAP Test Automation Engineer defines and drives the enterprise test automation strategy across integrated systems, ensuring scalable, high-quality solutions that support business critical initiatives. This role provides technical leadership in designing, implementing, and governing automated testing frameworks while enabling continuous testing within complex enterprise environments.
Essential Functions

• Own the enterprise test automation strategy, ensuring automation decisions align with business risk, return on investment, and release readiness objectives
• Deliver scalable, end to end automation solutions that strengthen regression, integration, and cross system testing capabilities across integrated enterprise platforms
• Enable continuous testing by integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, improving release velocity, stability, and environment efficiency
• Govern automation frameworks, standards, and quality metrics to provide clear visibility into test coverage, defect trends, and overall quality performance
• Evaluate business and technical requirements to define automation scope, proactively mitigate risk, and improve system stability and scalability
• Lead technical quality efforts as a subject matter expert, mentoring QA and automation engineers and driving consistent adoption of enterprise automation practices
• Influence quality-driven design decisions by partnering with development, architecture, and product teams to resolve complex issues and optimize system configurations
• Safeguard the integrity and compliance of the Quality Assurance environment in accordance with Patterson QA standards, methodologies, and governance models
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience
• 7 years of progressive experience in test automation, enterprise systems, or related experience
• 5 years of automation experience with tools such as Tricentis Tosca
• 5 years SAP experience with Test automation in ECC and S/4HANA
• SAP: Experience with CI/CD integration and continuous testing tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, (ADO); qTest; ALM, or similar tools
• SAP: Experience in risk-based testing, model-based automation, and reusable test asset design
• Experience with end-to-end and integration testing approaches; UI automation; REST APIs; IDOCs; RFCs; web services; middleware technologies

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies and non-functional automation strategies, including industry standard tools and open-source frameworks (e.g., NeoLoad, LoadRunner, Selenium, Playwright, Apache JMeter)
• Advanced knowledge of automation engineering techniques, including data driven testing, service virtualization, test data provisioning, automated regression optimization, and parallel execution within complex enterprise environments
• Ability to design, scale, and maintain enterprise grade automation frameworks and reusable test assets that support long term quality, resiliency, and delivery objectives
• Demonstrated ability to deliver end to end automated testing solutions across multiple layers, including user interface, API, integration, performance, and other non-functional testing modalities
• Strong capability to define and drive enterprise level test automation strategies, including automation coverage models, traceability, and KPI based quality and reporting dashboards
• Knowledge of test governance models and automation Centers of Excellence (COE), including the establishment of standards, quality metrics, operating models, and best practices across large automation programs
• Ability to align test automation strategy with product roadmaps, MVPs, and broader business objectives, ensuring automation investments support risk mitigation and value delivery
• Advanced understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product centric delivery models, with the ability to operate effectively within iterative, cross functional environments
• Knowledge of integrating automated testing within cloud based and DevOps ecosystems, enabling continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery toolchains
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead distributed onshore/offshore teams, resolve complex enterprise issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Tricentis Tosca (Automation Specialist or Architect) or Agile methodologies Preferred

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
• Maintain Focus Constantly
• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Vision Constantly

What's In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.