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WOWolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Deutschland GmbH

Principal Software Quality Engineer(m/w/x)

Ludwigsburg
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
AI/ML

Setting regional quality vision and defining test automation best practices for AI-powered software solutions. 5-10 years QA experience with test architecture focus required. 30 days vacation, flexible and mobile working options.

Requirements

  • 5–10 years Quality Assurance and Software Testing experience
  • Strong focus on test architecture and strategy
  • Proven success leading large-scale QE initiatives
  • Driving measurable quality improvements
  • Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies
  • Agile, Scrum, and DevOps knowledge
  • Strong test automation frameworks experience
  • Scripting and programming experience
  • Hands-on CI/CD pipelines experience
  • Modern delivery environments experience
  • Ability to train, coach, and mentor teams
  • Agile delivery models experience
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable operating at hands-on technical level
  • Comfortable operating at strategic leadership level
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to influence and inspire across teams
  • Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders
  • Curiosity
  • Adaptability
  • Passion for innovation
  • Passion for continuous improvement
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Equivalent experience to degree
  • Experience with Tricentis Tosca
  • Experience with qTest
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Quality Engineering or related certifications (plus)
  • Solid understanding of software engineering practices beyond testing
  • No AI tools or external prompts during interviews
  • Interview process assesses individual skills, experiences, and communication style
  • Authenticity valued
  • Remove virtual backgrounds during interviews
  • In-person interviews in hiring process
  • No AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews
  • May be required to appear onsite at Wolters Kluwer office

Tasks

  • Set quality vision for the region
  • Define best practices, standards, and strategies
  • Lead by example in building modern test automation solutions
  • Enable teams to adopt and sustainably own test automation
  • Accelerate delivery by improving product quality
  • Reduce release timelines responsibly
  • Champion innovation in Quality Engineering
  • Shape the role of Quality Engineering in a GenAI-driven landscape
  • Mentor and grow Quality Engineering professionals
  • Build a high-performing, forward-looking Quality Engineering community
  • Kick-start test automation initiatives for development teams
  • Demonstrate best practices in test automation
  • Enable sustainable adoption of test automation
  • Act as a trusted advisor on QE strategy and innovation
  • Coach and develop QE professionals into technical leaders
  • Build a resilient QE organization with a culture of excellence
  • Define and evolve Quality Engineering standards
  • Establish meaningful quality metrics and KPIs
  • Provide expert guidance on complex test strategies
  • Challenge traditional quality paradigms
  • Explore how GenAI reshapes testing and Quality Engineering
  • Identify opportunities to modernize tools and processes
  • Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
  • Partner cross-functionally with Developers, QA Engineers, and Product teams
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices
  • Communicate progress, results, risks, and recommendations
  • Co-lead quality governance activities
  • Identify and mitigate quality risks
  • Report on quality governance activities

Work Experience

  • 5 - 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Tricentis Tosca
  • qTest
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Bitbucket

Benefits

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension plan
  • Retirement counseling
  • Retirement advisory services

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days of paid vacation

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours
  • Mobile working options
  • Work from abroad option

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Structured onboarding

Learning & Development

  • Continuous learning
  • Internal and external training

Career Advancement

  • International career opportunities

Company Bike

  • JobRad leasing

Mental Health Support

  • Life advisory services

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Paid Volunteer Day

Modern Equipment

  • High-performance IT equipment

Modern Office

  • Modern office spaces
  • Shared-desk concept

Snacks & Drinks

  • Free beverages

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Well-connected office locations

Team Events

  • Employee events

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Referral programs

Informal Culture

  • Flat hierarchies

Startup Environment

  • Short decision paths
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