We are hiring a Lead Product Software Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership in the design, development, and operation of business-critical customer and internal applications. This role is for an engineer who can lead complex and ambiguous technical initiatives from initial intent through specification, architecture, implementation, validation, deployment, and production operation. The lead engineer will champion Agentic Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and Agentic Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) practices to improve delivery speed, quality, traceability, and engineering effectiveness. The role requires demonstrated experience using AI engineering agents throughout the development lifecycle while establishing appropriate engineering practices, validation, human oversight, architectural integrity, security, and accountability. The successful candidate will combine deep full-stack technical expertise with strong product thinking, architectural judgment, ownership, and technical leadership. They will remain actively hands-on while amplifying the effectiveness of other engineers and establishing reusable engineering patterns and practices that can be adopted across teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead complex product capabilities and technical initiatives end-to-end, from problem definition and specification through architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, production validation, and continuous improvement. Champion Agentic Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and Agentic Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) practices, transforming product intent into executable specifications and establishing effective patterns for leveraging AI agents throughout design, development, testing, review, and delivery. Architect and deliver full-stack solutions across Angular/TypeScript user experiences, C#/.NET services, REST APIs, integrations, relational and NoSQL databases, and Microsoft Azure, while remaining actively engaged in hands-on development. Provide technical direction and architectural leadership for complex initiatives, making sound trade-offs across speed, security, scalability, reliability, performance, observability, and long-term maintainability. Lead the resolution of complex and ambiguous technical problems, including cross-system and production issues, root-cause analysis, and sustainable solutions to recurring or systemic engineering challenges. Multiply the effectiveness of engineering teams by creating reusable architectures, components, patterns, automation, standards, and development practices, while mentoring engineers and raising the quality of design and code reviews. Collaborate across Product, UX, Architecture, Quality Engineering, DevOps, Operations, and Security to shape technical approaches and translate business objectives into executable engineering strategies. Demonstrate ownership and accountability for broader engineering outcomes, proactively identifying technical risks, dependencies, delivery constraints, and opportunities to improve engineering quality, productivity, and developer effectiveness. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Master’s degree is a plus. Required Experience / Skills: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated success leading the design and delivery of complex, business-critical applications from concept through production. 1+ year of hands-on experience with Agentic Spec-Driven Development (SDD), using specifications and AI agents to drive software design, development, testing, validation, and delivery. Deep full-stack development expertise with C#, .NET/ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, REST APIs, relational and NoSQL databases, and Microsoft Azure. Deep understanding of modern application architecture and engineering practices, including API-first design, microservices/distributed systems, design patterns, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and secure software development. Demonstrated ability to lead complex and ambiguous technical initiatives, establish architectural direction, make sound technical trade-offs, troubleshoot complex production issues, and deliver scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions. Demonstrated ability to raise engineering effectiveness beyond individual contribution through technical leadership, reusable solutions, automation, engineering standards, mentoring, and influence across teams. Experience designing and delivering Agentic AI or Generative AI capabilities, such as workflow automation, information extraction, document processing, intelligent assistance, or human-in-the-loop workflows. Experience applying Agentic Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) practices across multiple stages of product development. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Less than 5% travel required annually to other WK offices. Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation: $116,400.00 - $204,100.00 USD This role is eligible for Bonus. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. 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You’ll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI-powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud-based, AI-powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high-stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential. 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