Team Lead Software

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval, and distribution systems. With more than 3,000 employees globally, we design and produce logistics solutions that are used across a wide range of industries—from manufacturing and retail to public administration.
Drawing on the experience of thousands of projects and tens of thousands of installations, we are developing the next generation of Kardex warehouse management software at our Rülzheim location. Our approach is cloud-first, built on the latest technologies and tools. We embrace the freedom to rethink solutions from the ground up while integrating the deep expertise of our experienced colleagues.
We are looking for you as Team Lead Software & Controls Testing (m/f/d) to lead our testing team in Rülzheim.

Your tasks

• You lead the testing department both technically and disciplinarily, with full accountability for results and strategic direction.

• You manage budgets and plan resources efficiently

• You drive the optimization of testing methods, automation, and processes to boost efficiency and standardization

• You develop and implement a cross-functional testing strategy for mechanical, electronic, and software-based components—including their integration

• You shape and strengthen a value-driven team culture built on openness, collaboration, and motivation

Your profile

• You bring several years of proven experience leading testing teams (5-10 people) in a technically driven development environment

• You hold a technical degree—ideally in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering—or a comparable qualification

• You have deep expertise in testing methodologies, test automation, and quality assurance across the entire product lifecycle

• You communicate confidently and effectively, with strong stakeholder management skills across internal and external partners

• You think and act entrepreneurially, with a sharp focus on quality, cost, and delivery timelines

• Very important is your business proficiency in German and English

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What We Offer

• Long-term prospects
  A secure position in a growing international company with exciting development opportunities and diverse, future-oriented tasks.
  

• Valuable support
  Strong team spirit, comprehensive onboarding, and a wide range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy in Bellheim and online – plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (Lyra).
  

• Tangible benefits
  Flexible working hours with the option for mobile work, and six weeks of annual vacation.
  

• Visible recognition
  Attractive compensation, company pension scheme, and capital-forming benefits.
  

• Great extras
  Company and team events, free parking, complimentary drinks and fruit, a foosball table and dartboard, and height-adjustable desks.

• Innovative technologies
  Decades of experience in intralogistics combined with a cutting-edge technology stack to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

• Agile mindset
  Clear goals, freedom in technical decision-making, stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement of products and processes.

Is This the Right Role for You?

Then send us your application, including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations, via our online portal. Applying takes less than two minutes.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ralf Theis