Principal Software Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

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.

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 techn

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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