Lead Enterprise Software Engineer (Terraform Iac, Python, Powershell, Azure, AI Integration)
About the role
The Lead DevOps Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale software systems and cloud platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership in DevSecOps, platform engineering, and cloud architecture. The Lead DevOps Engineer drives innovation, ensures engineering excellence, and leads cross-functional initiatives to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. This position also plays a key role in mentoring teams, influencing technical strategy, and integrating emerging technologies such as generative AI into engineering practices.
As part of our dynamic DevOps community, you’ll join a global network of passionate tech professionals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other across borders. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Attend flagship events like Wolters Kluwer Technology Summit
Participate in industry-leading conferences such as Ignite
Compete in exciting challenges like the Code Games
We believe in continuous learning, innovation, and celebrating success together.
You will
Lead the design and engineering of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise software and cloud platforms.
Define and implement best practices in software development, DevSecOps, and infrastructure automation.
Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of platforms using SRE principles.
Architect and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance.
Lead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
Guide the adoption of containerized and serverless architectures (e.g., Docker, AKS, Azure Functions).
Ensure adherence to security standards, conduct risk assessments, and lead compliance initiatives.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and roadmaps.
Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Explore and integrate generative AI technologies to enhance software capabilities and automation.
You have
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, DevSecOps, or platform engineering.
At least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
Minimum 2 years of experience with AI and generative AI technologies or equivalent exposure.
Proven experience in enterprise-scale application and infrastructure operations.
Skills
Advanced proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and infrastructure tasks.
Deep expertise in programming frameworks (.NET, Java) and modern application development.
Extensive experience with Terraform and other IaC tools, including module development and maintenance.
Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
Strong architectural knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including service design and deployment.
Familiarity with SRE practices and tools for monitoring, incident management, and performance tuning.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex technical environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams.
Relevant certifications (e.g., PSD, Azure/AWS DevOps) are preferred.
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- At least 7 years of experience in software engineering, DevSecOps, or platform engineering
- At least 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role
- At least 2 years of experience with AI and generative AI technologies or equivalent exposure
- Experience with enterprise-scale application and infrastructure operations
- Advanced proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python
- Deep expertise in .NET, Java, and modern application development
- Extensive experience with Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code tools, including module development and maintenance
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Strong architectural knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud platforms
- Familiarity with SRE practices and tools for monitoring, incident management, and performance tuning
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams
- Relevant certifications such as PSD or Azure/AWS DevOps certifications
- Ability to participate in onsite interviews at a Wolters Kluwer office if required
Wolters Kluwer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wolters Kluwer and has not been reviewed or approved by Wolters Kluwer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away benefits are positioned as broad, spanning vacation and sick time plus paid holidays and other covered leave types. Paid parental and caregiver leave, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day contribute to a more comprehensive time-off offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as meaningful through access to a 401(k)/retirement plan paired with company matching and additional contribution features in some descriptions. This is reinforced by mentions of profit sharing and other long-term savings-oriented programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support stands out through adoption assistance and paid parental leave provisions. These benefits are described alongside other caregiver supports that extend beyond basic leave categories.
Wolters Kluwer Insights
What We Do
Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, the company serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 18,600 people worldwide. Wolters Kluwer reported 2019 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. Listed on Euronext Amsterdam, Wolters Kluwer shares (WKL) are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
