SAP Quality Assurance Tester - 12 Month Contract

OVERVIEW

Reporting to Manager, IT Quality Assurance, the 12-month Contract position of SAP QA Tester is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining test plans and scripts that ensure software meets system specifications. They conduct various testing methodologies, including system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing, to identify and resolve defects and performance issues. This role also involves analyzing technical documentation to understand the functionality of new applications, ensuring they meet required standards before deployment. The Contract QA Tester produces detailed reports and documentation, tracking all testing efforts and communicating progress and results to stakeholders. Their work is vital in delivering high-quality software products that align with organizational standards and customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test scripts, cases, and scenarios to ensure optimal system performance in alignment with specifications.

Test execution: Conduct a wide range of testing methodologies, including system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.

Defect Analysis & Resolution: Analyze test results to identify and resolve defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability problems, ensuring software meets quality standards. Work closely with development teams to reproduce, isolate, and resolve defects.

Documentation Analysis: Review and analyze documentation and technical specifications of new applications to understand intended functionality and identify potential areas of concern.

Reporting & Documentation: Produce detailed reports and documentation for all testing efforts, including results, activities, data logging, and tracking, to maintain accurate records and facilitate communication.

Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate test progress, results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals.

End-User Reviews: Develop, distribute, and coordinate thorough end-user reviews for both modified and new systems or applications, gathering feedback to enhance software quality.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A combination of post-secondary education, continuous professional development, certification and related work experience may be considered.

Experience
• 2-5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record in conducting various types of testing, identifying defects, and ensuring software quality.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as a solid understanding of software development processes.
• SAP S/4 HANA experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience in testing SAP Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM) and Financial (FI) Modules, is required.
• Highly skilled with SAP Data Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Familiar with JIRA Tool.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills
• 1+ years experience with SAP S/4 HANA is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to document issues, track corrective actions, and provide data-driven insights for improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the capacity to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence quality-related decisions.
• Advanced communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Keen attention to detail, tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new products.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, and adept in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.
• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

An annual base salary of $85,000 

The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role.  The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.   

Job Vacancy Reason 

This position is a current vacancy.  

Artificial Intelligence 

AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS 

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting [email protected]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.