Associate Director, Product Software Eng — Lead & Innovate

Wolters Kluwer; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer in Minnesota seeks an Associate Director of Software Engineering to provide leadership across several departments, driving strategic direction and the delivery of innovative software products that improve operations. You will prioritize projects, allocate resources, and mentor engineers to build cohesive teams and high-quality systems.

In this role you will promote modern architectural patterns, oversee SDLC activities, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to industry

Qualifications

• Leads multiple software teams in a matrixed organization.
• Drives engineering excellence, performance, and modern architecture adoption.
• Manages resource allocation, project prioritization, and technical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers to meet objectives.
• Set strategic direction and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Coach and develop team members for skill growth and career advancement.
• Evaluate software products for standards compliance and quality.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Agile

DevOps

APIs

Cloud computing

Frameworks

Performance & Automation

Architectural patterns

Analysis

Problem Solving

Implementation & Delivery

Financial Budget management

Azure

C#

SQL Server

Angular

Open Spec/Spec Kit

Tools

MS Azure

.NET

C#

SQL Server

Angular

Open Spec/Spec Kit

Job description

Wolters Kluwer in Minnesota seeks an Associate Director of Software Engineering to provide leadership across several departments, driving strategic direction and the delivery of innovative software products that improve operations. You will prioritize projects, allocate resources, and mentor engineers to build cohesive teams and high-quality systems.

In this role you will promote modern architectural patterns, oversee SDLC activities, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to industry