Shape the future with us today! For over 180 years, Wolters Kluwer has been committed to supporting and simplifying work processes with innovative solutions. Our offices in more than 40 countries serve customers in over 180 countries. In 2023, we recorded annual revenue of €5.6 billion. Our expert solutions combine deep professional knowledge with technology, enabling our customers to tackle their most important challenges. To realize our vision, we rely on more than 21,000 colleagues worldwide. Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Ludwigsburg, offers the product lines ADDISON, SBS Software, and AKTE. The company employs over 600 staff across 10 locations throughout Germany. It also forms a key pillar of the Tax & Accounting division of the globally operating Wolters Kluwer Group. In Europe alone, more than 46,000 tax consulting firms and over 1.5 million small and medium-sized enterprises use software solutions from Wolters Kluwer. About the role The Principal QE Architect (m/f/d) functions as a technical leader, playing a central role in defining and establishing technical and strategic direction for the */dxg Engineering Excellence & Operations organization. Be a change leader, working with agile teams to plan, design, and implement effective test practices, and test automation as well as how and what to test. Be a part of improving quality and reducing release timelines of our products. Responsibilities Leadership Drive strategic quality initiatives at a divisional level working closely with CTOs & supporting technical leadership Provide comprehensive guidelines and practical examples for project plans, quality metrics, quality plans, and process improvement. Offer invaluable advice and serve as a reliable sounding board for */dxg leadership, focusing on QE innovation, guidance, and training. Lead QE teams when necessary, inspiring team members to elevate their performance and become leading professionals in their field. Cultivate a solid, resilient, and high-value QE Team for the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Provide technical leadership and guidance to QE teams, helping them solve complex technical challenges, adopt new technologies, and improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Quality Engineering Standards Innovate quality engineering policies processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency andre-use across the organization. Implement metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure and monitor the effectiveness of quality engineering processes. Innovation Challenge the status quo of the current Quality industry paradigms and determine the evolving role of QE in the new GenAI technology universe Provide insights into developing technologies and determine their implementation within the dxg QE environment. Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation, positioning */dxg at the forefront of cutting-edge quality practices. Consult on complex testing strategies for products, defining and redefining QE work procedures, guidelines, and designs for holistic testing processes. Advise on the strategic direction of Quality Engineering within */dxg, promoting awareness of the importance of quality engineering and driving initiatives to improve a quality culture, processes, and outcomes. Test Architecture Design Design and implement robust test architectures and frameworks to support automated testing, performance testing, and continuous integration. Define standards and best practices for test case design, test data management, and test environment configuration. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability of test assets across multiple projects. Design comprehensive QE solutions that align with the organization's business objectives, development methodologies, and technology stack. Tools Framework Design and implement robust test architectures and frameworks to support automated testing, performance testing, and continuous integration. Define standards and best practices for test case design, test data management, and test environment configuration. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability of test assets across multiple projects. Design comprehensive QE solutions that align with the organization's business objectives, development methodologies, and technology stack. Automation Create automated test scripts for functional, regression, performance, and security testing. Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for seamless execution. Ensure test scripts are efficient and reliable, and provide comprehensive coverage of application functionality. Performance Testing Design and develop performance testing strategies to assess system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness. Identify performance bottlenecks, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for optimization. Collaborate with development teams to implement performance improvements and ensure scalability. Implement techniques such as parallel testing and distributed execution to accelerate testing cycles. Monitor test execution results and identify opportunities for performance improvements. Collaboration Collaborate with development, product management, and operations teams to ensure alignment on quality objectives and priorities. Provide technical guidance and support to QA engineers, developers, and other stakeholders. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across teams to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Guidance and Training Develop and maintain updated training materials based on the Center of Excellence's (CoE) Methods of Work. Oversee the management, review, and dissemination of the Method of Work library to ensure accessibility and relevance. Offer mentorship and training sessions to Quality Architects and Quality Engineers, focusing on tools, techniques, and best practices. Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the QA team, encouraging active participation and knowledge sharing. Share expertise and insights with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and alignment on quality assurance initiatives. Equip individuals and teams with the knowledge and expertise required to excel in Quality Engineering through comprehensive training and mentorship. Enable Methods of Work (MoWs) writing and maintenance, fostering growth and proficiency in Quality Engineering among WK Groups/Divisions. Provide guidance in adopting Agile Scrum and SAFe ceremonies, ensuring project teams fully grasp the significance and implementation of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Conduct dxg Methods of Work (MoW) training tailored for various stakeholders, from project owners to development and quality assurance teams. Reporting Provide regular progress updates and detailed reports to both peers and management regarding automation progress, test results, and key performance metrics. Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to raise awareness of critical issues, risks, and recommendations for improvement. Prepare executive summaries and presentations that effectively convey the impact of automation initiatives on project outcomes and align with business objectives. Establish and co-lead the Quality governance process to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact the quality of software products. Develop risk management strategies and implement controls to minimize the likelihood and impact of quality-related risks. About you Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of software quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Knowledge of Test Automation scripts and programming languages. Or equivalent experience or training Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and proficient skills in English Experience Proven experience (5 - 10 years) in quality assurance and software testing, with a focus on test architecture and strategy. Experience designing and implementing comprehensive QE strategies, tools, frameworks, and solutions across complex software projects or organizations. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading QE initiatives, improving testing processes, and driving quality improvements. Able to Train, Coach, and mentor scrum cadence. Or equivalent experience or training Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications Certification in quality engineering or related fields is a plus. Scrum experience or certifications Tricentis Tosca, and qTest Atlassian products as in Confluence, Jira, and BitBucket Traveil requirements Less than 25 % Benefits Work-life balance : 30 days' holiday, hybrid working possibilities and flexible working hours Work flexibly abroad : Up to 20 days within twelve months working from abroad Plan your future with us: Attractive salary and motivating bonuses We offer you a company pension scheme with personal advice Comprehensive further development: Whether as part of structured onboarding, learning on the job, international career options or through external further training measures, e.g. with LinkedIn Learning and PluralSight access Our contribution to sustainability: not only with the sales fleet but also by promoting the JobRad Health & wellbeing: In addition to fitness programmes, we offer resilience training and personal counselling in all situations through our external cooperation partners Social commitment: We promote your voluntary work with the Volunteer Day We are successful as a team: be part of our employee events and take part in the employee referral programme With us, you have short decision-making paths, flat hierarchies and room to realise your own ideas Here you can realise your ideas, learn, develop and grow. 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