Key Facts

Remote From:

Pennsylvania (USA)

Category: Software Engineer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Java (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) DevOps Test Planning Automated Testing Framework Delivery Pipelines Continuous Delivery Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Agile Software Development

Other Skills

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Quality Assurance
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
5 years of experience in application development in Java, Python, and Go
Experience in Software Development Quality Assurance
Working knowledge of Cloud-native computing technologies like AWS or Azure

Requirements:

Improve software development lifecycle through platform capabilities and automation
Lead design and implementation of core DevOps and test automation platform capabilities
Develop services, tools, and automated workflows for Cloud services
Identify inefficiencies in the DevOps pipeline and design improvements

Vertex Inc.

Computer Software / SaaS

About Vertex Inc.

The rapid changes taking place in today’s global business, technology, and regulatory environments are having a compounding effect on the complexity of indirect tax management and putting more pressure on the corporate tax function than ever before. This complexity demands intelligent solutions that enable businesses to satisfy tax obligations and support growth opportunities. The Trusted Leader in Tax Technology We're Vertex (VERX). A pioneer in tax automation for more than 40 years. We proudly serve over 4,000 customers worldwide with distinction and provide comprehensive tax solutions that enable global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Our software, content and services address the increasing complexities of global commerce and compliance by reducing friction, enhancing transparency and enabling greater confidence in meeting indirect tax obligations. As a result, our software is ubiquitous within our customers’ business systems, touching nearly every line item of every transaction that an enterprise can conduct. Our software is fueled by over 300 million data-driven effective tax rules and supports indirect tax compliance in more than 19,000 jurisdictions worldwide. We partner with the world’s most respected companies and harness their strengths to deliver the best tax technology solution to businesses across the globe. We integrate with key technology partners that span ERP, CRM, procurement, billing, POS and e-commerce platforms. We also work closely with over 50 tax, accounting and consulting firms to provide the integrated tax technology solutions. Our culture is the foundation of everything we do, guided by a common purpose to build trusted relationships at work, in business and in our communities. We strive to be a values-driven employer of choice who attracts, retains and inspires talented professionals to achieve their full potential. We employ over 1,100 full-time professionals today in the US, Europe and Brazil.

Company type: Large

Industry: Computer Software / SaaS

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Description:

TITLE: Lead Software Engineer

LOCATION: 2301 Renaissance Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406

DUTIES:

Be a part of the team responsible for improving the quality and efficiency of the larger engineering organization at Vertex. Improve software development lifecycle through platform capabilities, metrics, insights and automation; lead the design and implementation of core DevOps and test automation platform capabilities; develop services, tools, and automated workflows that work on the delivery aspects of modern Cloud services that provide solutions for complex tax requirements; lead development of a shared, secured DevOps platform for delivery of leading SaaS tax solutions, including service development, related infrastructure-as-code, monitoring and alerting design and architect solutions including tooling options that can be 3rd party, open source and home grown; create Cloud and application environment automation (infrastructure-as-code); and write and structure documentation, representing architecture and user flows visually; identify inefficiencies in the flow of value through the DevOps pipeline and design improvements to accelerate and optimize.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in the following:

Performing application development in Java, Python, and Go;
Performing Software Development Quality Assurance including creating test plans and test frameworks;
Creating software delivery pipelines using DevOps;
Using continuous delivery tooling to accelerate and optimize software delivery;
Working on Cloud-native computing foundation technologies, including AWS or Azure;
Coordinating large-scale projects in agile development teams, including working with program stakeholders; and
Eligible for up to 100% remote work within the continental United States.