Job Description:
As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Productivity Engineering team, you will be
responsible for the development of DevOps and test automation including
environment creation of products and services, end-to-end solutions test
automation that exercises critical customer paths, as well as services and workflows to run within pipelines.
What is the Vertex Productivity Engineering team? Our goal is to unleash
innovation and bring operational excellence to software development with
insights, tools, and infrastructure that enables frictionless delivery of features with high bars for quality, security, and reliability.
On this agile team focused on continuous improvement, you’ll connect the
pathway for applications to be tested in a modern, scalable model that reduces cycle times and increases innovation. With a comprehensive understanding of software development, you’ll contribute to a common platform, but also have the knowledge of systems and testing for this to fit into the SDLC of cloud
service development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
(MUST HAVE) CI/CD pipeline experience with cloud-centric applications across a variety of stacks
(MUST HAVE) Experience designing, developing, executing, and triaging
end-to-end test automation against cloud-based products
(MUST HAVE) Development of applications/services in a cloud environment.
(MUST HAVE) Experience with public cloud providers, preferably AWS
Experience with Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, docker
Development of DevOps tooling used for production code, including both
creation of new services as well as integration and operation of 3rd party.
Preferred background in structuring test plans and QA models to satisfy
business requirements for software systems.
Deep understanding of software testing including unit, component, system,
end-to-end, contract, and interoperability, BDD, TDD.
Must be able to quickly acquire product knowledge, read business scenarios, and transform those into test automation.
Data-driven with working history of measuring test automation efficacy and efficiency.
Infrastructure-as-code development including Terraform and Ansible
Ability to develop applications/services in a language such as Java, .NET, Python, Go
Solid working knowledge of being part of an agile team, with experience in
frequent iterations, improved speed, and resilience to adapt to changing project requirements.
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
Must be results oriented and customer focused.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead efforts related to the establishment of solutions level test automation,
focused on testing product portfolio for leading SaaS indirect tax software. This includes the development, execution, and triage of test automation to cover
critical customer paths.
Analyze a test requirement and deliver the optimal automation which can
include both UI and API to drive product behavior, back-end routines for
establishing configuration, and delivering appropriate test environment
conditions programmatically.
Development of shared deployment pipeline services and automation for
delivery of cloud applications through multiple environments, on multiple
stacks include cloud-native Kubernetes as well as AWS EC2 instances
Develop services and tools to handle the scheduling and orchestration of
automated test suites
Create cloud and application environment automation (infrastructure-as-code)
Write and structure documentation, representing designs and user flows visually
Provide guidance to other team members in the development of services and tools, including code quality and DevOps routines for the development and
release of these services and tools.
Identify inefficiencies in environment deployments and test automation.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field;
or equivalent combination of education/experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
8 years or more experience of software development with 3 or more years in a Senior, Lead, or Architect type role
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Top Skills
What We Do
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 collaborative, friendly culture is the foundation of everything we do and who we are. We're proud to be an employer guided by a common purpose by building 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 1,500 full-time professionals across three continents: US, Europe, and Brazil.
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.
Why Work With Us
Vertex Inc. is a remote-first global organization that stands out for its commitment to innovation, collaborative culture, and focus on employee growth—our cutting-edge tax technology solutions power global commerce and creativity thrive. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a supportive, dynamic workplace.