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**This is a Hybrid role requiring 2 days a week in a Wolters Kluwer office**

The **Principal** **QE Architect** 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.

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 expertiserequired 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 regardingautomation 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.

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

+ Proven experience (8-10 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

_Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._

Compensation:

Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $153,200 - $216,850

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.