Manager - software engineering

## Manager
- Software Engineering Applyremote type: Hybrid (8 days/month)locations: ITA
- Turin, Via Pianezzatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0058352 Here at Wolters Kluwer Italia we are looking for a Manager – Software Engineering with strong leadership ability, a pragmatic outlook and experience growing teams and people to join our Product Software Development teams. As a Software Engineering Manager you will build and lead a high performing team of engineers working to deliver highly-scalable, web-based software.

As part of engineering leadership, you will serve as an expert in software design & architecture with a proven track record of executing large initiatives using agile practices. A key objective of this role will be driving the adoption of AI-native software development practices across the Software Development Lifecycle, helping teams leverage Artificial Intelligence throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, adopting AI-native practices such as agentic software development, spec-driven engineering and AI-assisted delivery to increase software quality, engineering productivity and innovation.

As a leader, you are passionate about continuously improving our processes, practices and technology stack and helping create a culture of high performance.What You'll Be Doing:* Provide project-based technical leadership within the Engineering team.
* Drive the adoption of AI-native software development practices, including agentic workflows, spec-driven engineering and AI-powered development tools across engineering teams.
* Partner with Product and Architecture leaders to identify opportunities where AI can improve delivery effectiveness and customer outcomes.
* Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to improve software programs and/or internal WK applications.
* Apply specialized expertise and advanced technical knowledge of programming languages and software to perform complex technical assignments.
* Lead others in solving complex technical problems, using sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions.
* Translate business needs into capability build up and hiring plans in own teams, play a key role in helping us continue to attract, develop and retain great engineering talent.
* Help our people set goals that will grow their careers.
* Foster a diverse and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive.
* Identify blockers, problems or red flags and ensure the teams are aware of these and take timely action to deal with them.
* Set performance goals according to employee expectations and company needs and check the progress towards these goals with periodical check-ins, collecting feedback, and giving support and direction.
* Collaborate with the recruiting process (candidate screening and interviews) and help define the team composition and the overall organizational design.Qualifications and

Skills:
* At least a couple of years' experience leading people.
* Experience with modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, agentic workflows and spec-driven approaches.
* Understanding of how Artificial Intelligence can be applied throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.
* Solid understanding of Cloud Application & development.
* Solid knowledge of Microsoft.

Net programming languages.
* Knowledge of C#, frontend programming languages (Javascript, HTML5, CSS) and SQL Database.
* Knowledge of versioning tools (Git).
* Strong knowledge of Agile practices (ideally TDD).
* Strong understanding of how to drive a thriving Engineering culture.
* Data driven approach to decision making.
* Able to implement evaluation criteria and career planning for engineers which address a healthy mix of technical & leadership skills.
* Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Fluent in Italian and English.

What we offer
* People Care: care and attention towards the work environment, people, and their individual and professional growth within the Technology organization.
* International and Cross-functional Projects: opportunities to participate in international projects to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
* Work Methodology: Agile operational mode in a collaborative, informal work environment that fosters the exchange of ideas.

Benefits:
* Hybrid work mode;
* Flexible hours to ensure work-life balance;
* Meal vouchers worth 8 euros per working day;
* Online well-being programs;
* Welfare platform open to all employees.