About Us Working in technology at Elsevier means that your work really does matter – it changes lives. And you’ll see the real-world impact of your day-to-day efforts. Our technologists have applied new machine learning models to reduce gender biases against women in academia and developed technology to help medical professionals more accurately diagnose conditions that may have otherwise been missed. Whether you’re supporting the business to be more efficient, building better infrastructure to help things run more smoothly, or if you’re part of a team creating products for the customers we serve, there’s always a new challenge you’ll be helping to solve. About the Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Performance Test Engineer to join our global technology team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and executing performance, load, stress, and scalability tests for web and API-based applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems meet performance benchmarks and deliver high-quality user experiences. Responsibilities + Design, develop, and execute performance, load, stress, and scalability tests for web and API-based applications + Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and recommend optimizations across application, database, and infrastructure layers + Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure systems meet performance benchmarks + Create performance test scripts, scenarios, and data models that simulate real-world usage patterns + Collect, analyze, and report performance metrics and KPIs + Contribute to continuous performance testing within CI/CD pipelines + All other duties as assigned Requirements + 3+ years of experience in performance and automation testing + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience + Proficiency with Apache JMeter (Must Have) + Experience with LoadRunner, TruClient, VuGen + Experience with distributed load testing and cloud-based tools (e.g., AWS EC2, Linux) + Experience with New Relic or similar performance monitoring tools + Ability to script performance test scripts using BlazeMeter + Ability to interpret test results and create Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) + Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development practices Work in a Way That Works for You We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. This is a hybrid role. Our teams operate in a flexible hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. You’ll be expected to participate in regular team meetings and engineering rituals in line with your team’s cadence. Working for You We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: + Private Medical/Dental Plan + Savings Fund + Life Insurance + Meal/Grocery Voucher About the Business A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights . RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.