Director, Product Software Engineering | Platform Engineering And Architecture

Wolters Kluwer N.V

Base: $179,200.00 - $320,200.00 usd; bonus: eligib...
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9+ years product software engineering experience
Leadership of 600+ engineers in matrixed environment
Kubernetes platform engineering at scale
Wolters Kluwer is seeking a Director of Product Software Engineering to lead a large team of engineers focused on developer enablement and platform engineering, particularly in Kubernetes environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering leadership, particularly in automation, DevOps, and cloud technologies, and will be responsible for aligning engineering activities with business strategies

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership to a team of over 600 engineers responsible for infrastructure automation and developer enablement across Kubernetes-based environments.
  • The successful candidate will drive the adoption of AI tools to accelerate speed to market while ensuring robust governance, security, and compliance within the software supply chain.
  • Wolters Kluwer offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $179,200 to $320,200, along with comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

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Wolters Kluwer is seeking a Director of Product Software Engineering to lead a large team of engineers focused on developer enablement and platform engineering, particularly in Kubernetes environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering leadership, particularly in automation, DevOps, and cloud technologies, and will be responsible for aligning engineering activities with business strategies.

Salary

Base: $179,200.00 - $320,200.00 USD; Bonus: Eligible for Bonus; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years product software engineering experience
  • Leadership of 600+ engineers in matrixed environment
  • Kubernetes platform engineering at scale
  • GitOps administration with Argo CD/Akuity
  • Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Pulumi
  • AI Developer Tools adoption strategy
  • Site Reliability Engineering practices

Nice-to-have

  • Experience coaching product teams
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Inclusive collaboration culture
  • Courage to take smart risks
  • Financial budget management for platforms

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Minimum 9+ years relevant experience
  • People management experience required
  • Experience in matrixed organizations

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