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About Wolters Kluwer Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services. Our solutions help professionals in the areas of legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and healthcare make critical decisions with confidence. Every day, our customers rely on us to help save lives, improve how business is done, and build stronger regulatory and judicial systems. We help them get it right. About the Role As a Lead Application & Product Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, designing, and delivering innovative, scalable software solutions. This role blends strategic architectural leadership with hands-on technical depth. Youu2019ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and solutions architecture teams to align design with business strategy, create reference models and prototypes, and mentor developers while ensuring excellence in quality, performance, and compliance. You will drive DevOps efficiency, architectural governance, and technical craftsmanship across our SaaS platforms. Key Responsibilities u2022 Partner with Solutions Architecture and Agile teams to translate product roadmaps into scalable, maintainable application architectures. u2022 Develop reference architectures, blueprints, prototypes, and starter projects that accelerate delivery and ensure architectural consistency. u2022 Lead technical planning, DevOps improvement initiatives, and R&D efforts to evaluate emerging tools and frameworks. u2022 Participate in code reviews, providing mentorship and ensuring architectural direction and quality are met. u2022 Champion software quality, craftsmanship, and best practices across all engineering teams. u2022 Integrate security, compliance, and data privacy considerations into all architectural designs. u2022 Ensure scalability, performance optimization, and high availability for enterprise SaaS workloads. u2022 Collaborate with Product, UX, and Infrastructure leaders to align business and technical priorities. u2022 Contribute to enterprise architecture governance by defining technology standards and design review processes. u2022 Identify and resolve complex integration, interoperability, and scalability challenges. u2022 Maintain clear architecture documentation, standards, and reusable guidelines. u2022 Execute in-depth testing, validation, and optimization of architectural components. u2022 Ensure alignment with organizational and industry best practices, particularly in cloud-native SaaS environments. u2022 Communicate architectural strategy and rationale clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. u2022 Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to enhance product capabilities and efficiency. Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). u2022 7+ years of professional software development experience, including full-stack expertise in C# and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, or Vue). u2022 3+ years in an architectural or technical leadership role delivering enterprise-grade applications. u2022 Hands-on experience developing and deploying SaaS solutions in cloud environments (Azure preferred). u2022 Strong understanding of CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, and DevOps automation. u2022 Deep knowledge of Agile and Iterative SDLC methodologies. u2022 Familiarity with automated testing (C#/Selenium), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and quality assurance practices. u2022 Experience with architectural modeling and visualization tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Draw.io, or Lucidchart). u2022 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. u2022 Exceptional communication and stakeholder influence skills with the ability to translate technical strategy into business value. u2022 Proven ability to mentor, influence, and lead teams toward high-quality outcomes. u2022 Experience in regulated, financial, or risk/compliance domains is a plus. What We Offer u2022 A collaborative and innovative engineering culture focused on quality and craftsmanship. u2022 Opportunities to work with modern technologies in a mission-driven global organization. u2022 Professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways within Wolters Kluwer. u2022 Competitive compensation and benefits package. Wolters Kluwer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave . Full details of our benefits are available - _Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._ Compensation: Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $145,500 - $203,900EQUAL 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.