Principal Software Quality Engineer

TL;DR

Principal Software Quality Engineer: Defining and elevating Quality Engineering practices across the hirify.global TAA Europe North region with an accent on modern Quality Engineering, automation, and innovation. Focus on shaping the evolving role of Quality Engineering in a GenAI‑driven technology landscape.

Location: Hybrid (8 days/month) in Ludwigsburg, Germany

Company

hirify.global supports organizations worldwide in making their work processes simpler, more efficient, and future‑ready with professional information, software solutions, and services.

What you will do

• Set the quality vision for the region, defining best practices, standards, and strategies that scale across teams.
• Lead test automation initiatives, demonstrating best practices and enabling sustainable adoption.
• Define and evolve Quality Engineering standards, processes, and frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Challenge traditional quality paradigms and explore how GenAI and emerging technologies reshape testing and Quality Engineering.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Developers, QA Engineers, Product teams, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract in an international organization, complemented by a company pension plan.
• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation, flexible working hours, and mobile working options.
• The flexibility to work up to 20 days per year from abroad within a 12‑month period.
• Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and international career opportunities.
• Comprehensive Corporate Benefits program, including JobRad leasing and life and retirement advisory services.
• High‑performance IT equipment, modern office spaces, free beverages, and well-connected office locations.