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DEU - Ludwigsburg, Kammererstr, Germany
Hybrid
Shaping the Future Today – with Wolters Kluwer
For more than 180 years, Wolters Kluwer has been supporting organizations worldwide in making their work processes simpler, more efficient, and future‑ready. With operations in over 40 countries and customers in more than 180 markets, we are a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services.
Our solutions combine deep domain expertise with cutting‑edge technology, including advanced AI‑powered capabilities, to help our customers navigate their most complex challenges. Around 21,000 colleagues worldwide collaborate every day to turn knowledge into impact and to continuously redefine how work gets done.
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA)
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Ludwigsburg, is part of the international Wolters Kluwer Group. With more than 600 employees across 10 locations in Germany, we develop leading software solutions such as ADDISON, SBS Software, and AKTE, supporting tax advisory firms and businesses throughout Europe.
Across Europe, more than 46,000 tax advisory firms and over 1.5 million small and medium‑sized enterprises rely on our solutions to manage their tax, accounting, and compliance needs efficiently and securely.
About the role
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 the QE COE to ensure aligned corporate strategy execution, and directly influence how our products are built, tested, and released.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Lead & Inspire
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
Elevate Quality Engineering
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
Innovate & Transform
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
Collaborate & Communicate
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
Experience & Expertise
5–10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Testing, with a strong focus on test architecture and strategy
Proven success leading large‑scale QE initiatives and driving measurable quality improvements
Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps
Strong experience with test automation frameworks, scripting, and programming
Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery environments
Ability to train, coach, and mentor teams within Agile delivery models
Skills & Mindset
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
Education & Tools
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with Tricentis Tosca, qTest, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Quality Engineering or related certifications are a plus
Solid understanding of software engineering practices beyond testing is highly valued
Fluent in written and spoken English and German.
What We Offer
Secure Future
A permanent employment contract in an international organization, complemented by a company pension plan and personalized retirement counseling.
Work–Life Balance
Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation, flexible working hours, and mobile working options to support a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Work from Abroad
The flexibility to work up to 20 days per year from abroad within a 12‑month period.
Career Development
Structured onboarding, continuous learning on the job, access to internal and external training, and international career opportunities to support your long‑term development.
Health & Social Engagement
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.
Modern Work Environment
High‑performance IT equipment, modern office spaces with a shared‑desk concept, free beverages, and well‑connected office locations.
Team Spirit & Culture
Experience strong collaboration through employee events and referral programs, supported by flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and room for your ideas.
We Are Growing – Grow with Us
At Wolters Kluwer, you can turn ideas into impact, continuously develop your skills, and grow with an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Join us and help shape the future.
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We welcome applications from all people—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or identity.
Your Contact
Michele Kenmogne
Senior Recruiter – IT Talent Acquisition
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.