Performance Test Engineering - Product Engineer III

Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc. seeks Performance Test Engineering - Product Engineer III in Riverwoods, IL.  

Job Description:

• Assist in the development of performance test strategies and frameworks, ensuring they align with organizational goals and industry best practices;
• Participate in the execution of performance, scalability, stability, and stress tests, utilizing established tools and methodologies;
• Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and support initiatives for system optimization and enhancement;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and product managers, to integrate performance objectives into the product lifecycle;
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous improvement and development within the team; and
• Create technical documentation and reports, offering insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Telecommuting permitted.

Education + Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field plus 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Performance Test Engineer, IT Architect, or related occupation.

Skill Set Requirements:

4 years of experience in the following skills:

• Performance testing using LoadRunner or JMeter;
• Reading and writing in C#;
• Analyzing performance metrics and optimizing stored procedures in SQL;
• Creating technical documentation and reports for software applications and solutions;
• Mentoring junior developers, architects, or product managers; and
• Analyzing performance data, identifying trends, and pinpointing bottlenecks to support system operation.

Telecommuting permitted. 40 hours/week. $104,728 to $125,000 per year.

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. 

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: 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 upon request.