Architect - Application/Product IV

Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc. seeks Architect - Application/Product IV in Riverwoods, IL.

Job Description:

• Design and implement performance solutions that optimize system architecture for scalability, reliability, and efficiency;
• Develop and utilize performance models to analyze system behavior, scalability risks and predict performance outcomes under various conditions;
• Work with engineering teams to optimize and characterize new components, functions, and architectures to enhance overall system performance;
• Continuously monitor system performance and lead triage efforts when performance or availability issues arise;
• Establish and evangelize best practices for performance optimization, including cloud-related optimizations and reliability improvements;
• Provide guidance on architecture choices based on performance results and analysis, ensuring that the system meets non-functional requirements; and
• Communicate performance strategies with colleagues and management.

Telecommuting permitted.

Education + Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field plus 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Performance Test Engineer, IT Architect, or related occupation.

Skill Set Requirements:

7 years of experience in the following skills:

- Systems architecture design;

- Performance testing;

- Apache, JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling;

- Multithreading, caching, and algorithm design;

- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform;

- Data Analysis;

- Troubleshooting performance bottlenecks; and

- Setting up benchmarks, interpreting data, and reporting findings.

Telecommuting permitted. 40 hours/week. $117,957 to $191,000 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.