Hybrid Lead Product Software Engineer: Architect & Innovate

Wolters Kluwer; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer in Riverwoods, IL, is seeking a Lead Product Software Engineer to independently execute advanced coding and system design tasks. You will design and architect software applications, mentor IT staff, and optimize performance across products.

This role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous documentation, and data-driven improvements. You will lead cross-functional efforts, deliver high-quality software solutions, and drive innovation while ensuring maintainable and scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive software development and design experience.
• Ability to mentor IT personnel and lead teams.
• Experience documenting highly technical specifications and requirements.
• Strong data analysis to inform software decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design collaboration and specification with cross-functional teams.
• Lead architecture of innovative software applications for complex requirements.
• Supervise and mentor IT personnel to enhance skills and productivity.
• Document technical specifications and requirements for the development team.
• Analyze project data to influence software specs and decisions.
• Lead performance optimization efforts for software programs.
• Develop comprehensive testing routines and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze complex data sets for informed decisions.
• Provide advanced technical support for software maintenance and issues.
• Identify resource requirements including personnel and infrastructure.
• Implement advanced real-time monitoring of computer systems.

Skills

Software engineering

Programming

Problem solving

Agile

Tools

Source code repository

Relational database

APIs

Design

Framework

Automation

Documentation

Job description

Wolters Kluwer in Riverwoods, IL, is seeking a Lead Product Software Engineer to independently execute advanced coding and system design tasks. You will design and architect software applications, mentor IT staff, and optimize performance across products.

This role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous documentation, and data-driven improvements. You will lead cross-functional efforts, deliver high-quality software solutions, and drive innovation while ensuring maintainable and scalable systems.