Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Ludwigsburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop quality assurance strategies and lead test automation initiatives to enhance software product quality while mentoring teams in modern QE practices.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- At Wolters Kluwer, we build solutions that empower professionals to make critical decisions with confidence. Quality is at the heart of everything we do - and we are now looking for a Principal Software Quality Engineer (m/f/d) to help elevate our Quality Engineering practices across the Wolters Kluwer TAA Europe North region.
- This is a highly visible technical leadership role for a change leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for modern Quality Engineering, automation, and innovation - including AI-first testing approaches. You will work closely with Engineering teams and senior leadership to define strategy, lead transformation, and directly influence how our products are built, tested, and released.
- As Principal Software Quality Engineer (m/f/d), you will:
- Set the quality vision for the region, defining best practices, standards, and strategies that scale across teams.
- Lead by example, initially working hands-on to build modern test automation solutions and enabling teams to adopt and sustainably own them.
- Accelerate delivery by improving product quality while responsibly reducing release timelines.
- Champion innovation, shaping the evolving role of Quality Engineering in a GenAI-driven technology landscape.
- Mentor and grow people, helping build a high-performing, forward-looking Quality Engineering community.
- Over time, this role is expected to evolve into formal ownership of Quality Engineering resources across the region.
- Kick-start test automation initiatives for development teams, demonstrating best practices and enabling sustainable adoption.
- Act as a trusted advisor to Engineering leadership and the Regional CTO on QE strategy, innovation, and transformation.
- Coach, mentor, and develop QE professionals, helping them grow into technical leaders.
- Build a strong, resilient QE organization with a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning.
- Define and evolve Quality Engineering standards, processes, and frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Establish meaningful quality metrics and KPIs to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes.
- Provide expert guidance on complex test strategies, architectures, and end-to-end testing approaches.
- Challenge traditional quality paradigms and explore how GenAI and emerging technologies reshape testing and Quality Engineering.
- Identify opportunities to modernize tools, processes, and automation approaches across teams.
- Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and confidence in product quality.
- Partner cross-functionally with Developers, QA Engineers, Product teams, and other stakeholders.
- Promote knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across teams and locations.
- Clearly communicate progress, results, risks, and recommendations - from team level to executive leadership.
- Co-lead quality governance activities, including risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Qualifications
- Proven success leading large-scale QE initiatives and driving measurable quality improvements.
- Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
- Ability to train, coach, and mentor teams within Agile delivery models.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating at both hands-on technical and strategic leadership levels.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across teams and senior stakeholders.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Quality Engineering or related certifications are a plus.
- Solid understanding of software engineering practices beyond testing is highly valued.
Experience
- 5-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Testing, with a strong focus on test architecture and strategy.
- Strong experience with test automation frameworks, scripting, and programming.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery environments.
- Experience with Tricentis Tosca, qTest, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
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What we offer
- A permanent employment contract in an international organization, complemented by a company pension plan and personalized retirement counseling.
- Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation, flexible working hours, and mobile working options to support a healthy balance between work and personal life.
- The flexibility to work up to 20 days per year from abroad within a 12-month period.
- Structured onboarding, continuous learning on the job, access to internal and external training, and international career opportunities to support your long-term development.
- A comprehensive Corporate Benefits program, including JobRad leasing and life and retirement advisory services. You will also receive a paid Volunteer Day to support social initiatives, complemented by our company-wide "Wolters Kluwer Cares" program.
- High-performance IT equipment, modern office spaces with a shared-desk concept, free beverages, and well-connected office locations.
- Experience strong collaboration through employee events and referral programs, supported by flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and room for your ideas.
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Wolters Kluwer Software und Service GmbH
As a leading provider of information, software and services, Wolters Kluwer helps experts work better and solve complex problems in a constantly changing world. We are committed to the success of people and businesses we serve in over 180 countries every day.
Description
- Company Size
- 50-249 Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Principal Software Quality Engineer
- Location
- Ludwigsburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
