About the Role As a Manager in Software Engineering you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for the development implementation and enhancement of commercial software products You will oversee both desktop and browser-based applications including thick client solutions Angular-based platforms and cloud-native systems on Azure You will also guide the integration of AI capabilities into products where applicable This role demands strong technical leadership strategic thinking and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to meet aggressive delivery timelines You will be accountable for the performance and results of your team ensuring that software solutions are innovative reliable and scalable Responsibilities Lead and manage a high-performing team of software engineers across diverse technology stacks Provide expert guidance in solving complex technical challenges across desktop web and cloud platforms Drive development of thick client applications e g Win Forms WPF Electron and Angular-based web applications Oversee integration of AI ML capabilities in collaboration with data science intelligence teams Manage cloud-native development and deployment using Microsoft Azure services Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices coding standards and quality benchmarks Collaborate effectively in a matrixed organization with senior management stakeholders and cross-functional teams Foster a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement Conduct regular performance evaluations mentoring and coaching of team members Plan and allocate resources efficiently to meet project timelines and business objectives Monitor development processes framework adoption and project progress to ensure compliance and efficiency Facilitate seamless integration and successful product launches through cross-team collaboration Technical Skills Thick Client Development Experience with desktop applications WPF Web Technologies Solid expertise in Angular Type Script HTML5 CSS3 and RESTful APIs WCF Cloud Computing Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure App Services Functions Dev Ops Storage etc Containerization Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for packaging deploying and scaling applications Database Management Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases e g SQL Server PostgreSQL MongoDB including schema design performance tuning and data security AI Integration Familiarity with AI ML concepts and ability to guide integration into software products Dev Ops CI CD Proficiency in automation continuous integration and deployment pipelines Frameworks Deep understanding of software development frameworks and their practical application Automation Experience with test automation tools and strategies API Design Management Strong understanding of API architecture security and documentation Agile Methodologies Proven ability to lead teams in Agile Scrum environments Leadership Management Skills Strategic Thinking Ability to align technical execution with business goals People Management Skilled in team building performance management and career development Stakeholder Communication Strong communication skills to engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams Decision Making Sound judgment in technical and managerial decisions Inclusive Collaboration Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture Risk Management Proactive identification and mitigation of delivery and quality risks Mentorship Passion for coaching and developing engineering talent Competencies Judgment Decision Making Accountability Inclusive Collaboration Inspiration Alignment Courage to Take Smart Risks Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process