• SAP Quality Assurance Analyst II

    Patterson Companies, Inc. (St. Paul, MN)


    Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

     

    One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

    Job Description:

    The SAP Quality Assurance Analyst II role is focused on developing and establishing Test Strategy, Test Plan, Traceability Matrix, tracking defects and fixes in SAP and related business system applications. They analyze and interpret business system requirements to formulate and define testing scope and objectives. This role devises improvements to current testing and review procedures. The SAP Quality Assurance Analyst II also develops automation scripts for Regression suite, works as a member of the project team to ensure standard quality practices/processes are followed, and takes appropriate steps to ensure integrity of the Quality Assurance environment while adhering to established Patterson QA standards for Quality Assurance Process and Methodology.

    Essential Functions

    + Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with business objectives and ensure readiness across SAP modules and integrations, including SAP EWM processes such as inbound/outbound deliveries, warehouse tasks, and RF transactions.”

    + Translate business requirements into clearly defined test scopes, enabling accurate validation of functional and end-to-end processes.

    + Drive stakeholder alignment and approval of test deliverables, ensuring transparency, traceability, and shared ownership of quality outcomes.

    + Ensure full test coverage and traceability by mapping SAP product team requirements to test cases and validating through ADO dashboards.

    + Maintain high-quality test documentation in Azure DevOps (ADO), including test cases, defects, and test data, to support auditability and continuous improvement.

    + Lead execution of Functional, End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles, ensuring timely delivery of validated solutions.

    + Identify and implement effective test data creation methods, enabling realistic and repeatable testing scenarios.

    + Design and execute automation test cases to improve test efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support regression testing.

    + Monitor and report testing metrics via ADO dashboards, providing actionable insights to project teams and leadership.

    + Foster cross-functional collaboration and mentoring, resolving testing issues proactively and supporting the growth of junior analysts.

    + Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

    Minimum Requirements

    + Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent education and/or experience

    + 2 years experience in SAP QA, including test planning, execution and defect management and

    + experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery environments and

    + 2 years of SAP module experience as an end user or quality assurance tester of SAP modules such as ECC, CRM, SCM, PTP, and EWM and

    + 1 year experience in design and execution of test strategies, test plans and traceability matrices and

    + 1 year experience leading end-to-end testing cycles and coordinating test deliverables across SAP teams and

    + 1 year experience using Azure DevOps/Jira for managing user stories, linking test cases and reporting

    Preferred Requirements

    + experience testing SAP/S4HANA, SAP BTP, or Fiori UI/mobile interfaces

    + 1 year experience with testing automation tools such as Tosca, Work Soft Ceritify, UFT or Selenium

    Skills and Abilities

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments

    + Strong collaboration skills with ability to work across cross-functional teams

    + Demonstrated leadership or mentoring capabilities for junior QA members

    + Proficiency with test management tools: HP ALM/Quality Center, Azure DevOps, or JIRA

    + Understanding of Product Model delivery: sprint-based work, MVP scoping, and backlog grooming

    + Ability to conduct change impact analysis and identify regression scope

    + Familiarity with API testing and integration validation (IDOC, RFC, PI/PO interfaces)

    + Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD-integrated QA

    + Working knowledge on Agile/Hybrid SDLC and delivering in iterative, product-focused environments

    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

    Working Environment

    + Hazards Occasionally

     

    What's In It For You (https://www.pattersoncompanies.com/join-us/)

    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.

     

    $66,600.00 - $81,600.00

     

    EEO Statement

     

    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.

     

    At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.