API Ecosystem & Developer Experience Lead

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer has been empowering global businesses for over 180 years by making workflows simpler, more efficient, and future-proof. Operating in more than 40 countries and serving customers across over 180 markets, we are a trusted partner for expert knowledge and technology. Our innovative solutions incorporate deep industry expertise and advanced technologies such as AI to help clients overcome critical challenges. Globally, more than 21,000 colleagues collaborate to unlock knowledge and rethink work processes.

Based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Deutschland GmbH is part of the international Wolters Kluwer Group, employing over 600 staff across 10 German locations. We develop software products like ADDISON, SBS-Software, and AKTE, which support tax advisory firms and businesses throughout Europe. Our solutions are trusted by over 46,000 tax consultants and 1.5 million small to medium companies across Europe.

Your Mission

You will lead the design, scaling, and operationalization of our API ecosystem within a regulated, business-critical environment. You are accountable for the ecosystem layer surrounding our APIs with a strong emphasis on partner enablement, developer experience, portal and documentation strategies, API lifecycle communications, and proactive risk monitoring to resolve partner or customer issues before they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously define and evolve the operating model for our API ecosystem.
• Own the developer portal experience based on Azure API Management (APIM), making it the primary self-service entry point for partners.
• Establish clear processes for API lifecycle management, including versioning and deprecation communications with partners.
• Drive adoption of canonical APIs and practical standards through influence and consensus-building without formal authority.
• Proactively identify ecosystem risks and coordinate communication with partners during changes or disruptions.
• Design and implement external test and sandbox environments for partners to enhance integration quality.
• Serve as the key technical ecosystem contact for engineering teams of our partners, integrating regulatory demands into ecosystem processes.
• Incorporate AI-powered workflows into daily tasks, such as documentation generation, API consistency checks, and partner analytics.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience building or scaling API ecosystems or developer platforms.
• Strong foundational knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, and developer experience principles.
• Demonstrated ability to align diverse teams across boundaries without direct authority.
• Excellent technical communication skills, including writing detailed documentation and guides and verbal stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working in regulated environments is advantageous.
• Fluency in German and very good command of English.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Permanent employment contract within an international company with occupational pension plans accompanied by personal advisory services.
• Work-life balance featuring 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and designated days for remote work to fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 20 days within a twelve-month period.
• Structured onboarding, continuous learning opportunities, international career prospects, and access to both internal and external training programs.
• Health and social engagement programs including JobRad, life and pension counseling, an additional volunteer day to support social projects, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Modern workspaces equipped with advanced IT resources, shared desk systems, complimentary beverages, and conveniently located office premises.
• Team spirit fostered through staff events and referral programs, featuring short decision paths, flat hierarchies, and an environment encouraging innovation.

Additional Information

At Wolters Kluwer, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Our interview procedures emphasize authenticity, asking candidates to participate without AI assistance or external help. To maintain fairness, virtual backgrounds should be removed, and in-person interviews are included. Use of AI-generated or third-party support during interviews will result in disqualification.