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Wolters Kluwer · 1 day ago

Associate Director, Product Software Engineering - AI

Wolters Kluwer is seeking an Associate Software Director - AI to join their InnovateHub team, which focuses on co-designing AI solutions for the Tax and Accounting product portfolio. The role involves leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and collaborating closely with customers to deliver innovative AI features.

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John O'Hara
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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex AI products from concept to production, measured in weeks not quarters
Drive technical strategy for initiatives, make rapid architecture decisions, and coordinate execution across engineering teams
Design and implement AI features using Python, TypeScript, and modern frameworks for document intelligence, RAG systems, and agentic platforms within CCH Axcess
Lead 1-2 technical workstreams or cross-functional initiatives from concept to production
Make architectural decisions balancing technical excellence with compliance requirements
Mentor Lead and Senior Engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and architectural guidance
Establish technical standards, reusable infrastructure, and development frameworks that accelerate team velocity
Lead customer sessions for early access programs and technical validation with accounting firms
Ship production-ready software through rapid feedback cycles, focusing on measurable business value
Present technical solutions to customers and executive stakeholders

Qualification

PythonAI systemsCloud-native architecturesAgile practicesFull-stack developmentMLOps practicesAI governanceCommunicationMentorship capabilitiesCollaboration

Required

7+ years building software applications (experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred) and cloud-native architectures (Azure preferred)
1+ years hands-on experience with LLMs or AI systems (NLP preferred)
Full-stack development capabilities with focus on modern frameworks and cloud services
Experience with Agile/XP practices including TDD/BDD and pair programming
Proficiency with AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
Experience with LLM platforms: LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI APIs, Azure OpenAI
Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search
Experience with MLOps practices and AI system monitoring
Experience building capabilities that scale beyond immediate team (training, standards, frameworks)
Strong mentorship capabilities and collaborative engineering culture building
Excellent communication – explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption across teams
Experience with AI governance and compliance frameworks for sensitive data
Understanding of data security, privacy regulations, and audit controls
Background in document processing, financial data analysis, or B2B professional software

Preferred

Microsoft Azure AI-102 certification is highly desired - our team is 100% certified and we value this demonstration of Azure AI expertise
Experience with Azure AI services, advanced AI frameworks, or multi-modal AI systems
Background in dynamic environments like startups, innovation teams, or product-focused companies that prioritize customer co-design and rapid value delivery
Experience with document processing, financial data analysis, or B2B professional software
Track record building training programs or champion networks that drove organizational adoption
Published technical papers or recognized thought leadership in AI/ML

Company

Wolters Kluwer

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Wolters Kluwer is an information services company specializing in software solutions and services for the healthcare and legal sectors.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (94)
2024 (22)
2023 (23)
2022 (10)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.78B
2025-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $578.76M
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $542.74M
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $655.84M

Leadership Team

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Jason Marx
CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting
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Nancy McKinstry
CEO
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