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Wolters Kluwer Director, Product Software Engineering - Firm Intelligence in Wichita, Kansas

DXG Tax & Accounting North America is seeking an exceptional Software Engineering Director to lead our groundbreaking initiative in integrating generative AI capabilities into our CCH Axcess product suite. This senior-level position will spearhead the development and implementation of an AI orchestration infrastructure, potentially leveraging Microsoft Semantic Kernel and its plugins, to create a cutting-edge tax market centric AI experience integrated with CCH Axcess, Office 365, and potentially other products. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration and strong leadership skills to drive innovation and deliver high-impact results for Tax & Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of a scalable and robust AI orchestration infrastructure

  • Develop and implement an architecture and delivery strategy for Firm Intelligence, ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience

  • Lead the formation and management of a development team, including both US and India-based staff, contractors, and FTEs

  • Design and oversee the integration of the AI orchestrator and any of its plugins with existing products and systems

  • Bootstrap and collaborate with product teams and User Experience teams to create and implement plugins for CCH Axcess, Office 365, and other relevant applications

  • Establish best practices, coding standards, and development processes aligned with SAFe Agile principles

  • Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align development efforts with overall business objectives

  • Manage the transition of plugin ownership to respective application/product teams over time

  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI and machine learning technologies, particularly in the field of generative AI

  • Collaborate fundamentally with the DXG AIML Center of Excellence to optimize governance approaches for the enterprise

  • Work closely with GBS and CIO teams to implement relevant, scalable operational and security practices

  • Ensure all development efforts align with enterprise-wide AI governance and security standards

  • Manage dependencies across multiple teams and projects, ensuring smooth execution and delivery

  • Drive the delivery of highly resilient, available transactional applications at scale

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred

  • 12+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years in a senior role

  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale software projects in enterprise environments

  • Experience with .NET framework, C# programming language, Azure, and cloud-native architectures

  • Understanding of Microsoft Semantic Kernel, Azure AI services, and plugin architectures

  • Strong background in software architecture principles, design patterns, and microservices architecture

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically and creatively

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

  • Extensive experience with SAFe Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

  • Proven ability to build, lead, and manage high-performing, diverse technical teams across multiple locations and employment types

  • Strong project management skills, including dependency management and risk mitigation

  • Experience in delivering highly resilient, available transactional applications at scale

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs)

  • Familiarity with CCH Axcess, Office 365, or similar enterprise software ecosystems

  • Experience with API design and management in large-scale distributed systems

  • Background in developing AI-powered solutions for business applications

  • Experience collaborating with enterprise-level teams on large-scale technology initiatives

  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in the context of AI and data management

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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