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Job Description:
Job Description Summary
- Lead a team of data and backend engineers responsible for building, operating, and continuously improving the data platform that powers tax compliance for global enterprises across Latin America.
- Own delivery, reliability, sprint execution, and technical quality — translating architectural direction and product priorities into clear, executable engineering plans.
- Drive incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation for data and platform failures, while maintaining on-call processes, runbooks, and operational hygiene.
- Guide engineers in implementing ETL/ELT pipelines, Spark/PySpark jobs, and Python services; oversee Node.js and TypeScript services that orchestrate, validate, and expose data workflows.
- Maintain and actively manage a technical debt backlog, balancing new feature delivery with platform sustainability, cost control, and reliability improvements.
- Collaborate closely with the Data Architect, Product, Tax, and DevOps teams to ensure execution aligns with long-term platform strategy, data requirements, and compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience building and operating data-intensive and backend systems in production environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Apache Airflow, and Spark or PySpark.
- Solid experience with Node.js and TypeScript in backend service development.
- Proven track record running and maintaining event-driven or batch-based data pipelines at scale.
- Experience operating production workloads on AWS, including S3, RDS/Aurora, EMR/EMR Serverless, and IAM.
- Experience running production workloads on Kubernetes.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams through delivery cycles, incident management, and operational ownership.
- Strong understanding of data modeling, schema evolution, idempotency, and multi-tenant data systems.
- Comfortable operating in environments with regulatory, financial, or compliance-driven data requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Iceberg, Delta Lake, or modern lakehouse platforms.
- Familiarity with dbt, data quality frameworks, or data lineage tooling.
- Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or CDC-based pipeline architectures.
- Background in fintech, tax technology, accounting, or compliance platforms.
- Experience scaling data engineering teams or platforms from early-stage to enterprise scale.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
Tools We Use
- Backend Development: Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS (S3, SQS, RDS, ECS, Kubernetes)
- Frameworks: Fastify
- Project Management: Atlassian Suite, Notion
- Communication: Gmail, Slack, Zoom
COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Vertex Values: Together We Win
We're building a team of people who are passionate about making an impact for our customers and committed to how that impact is achieved. Our values define the behaviors, mindset, and culture that make Vertex a great place to grow and do meaningful work.
Play to Win or We Don't Play — If we choose to do something, we're choosing to do it because we plan to win. That mindset raises our bar on product quality, customer outcomes, and how we show up for one another.
Work As a Team, Putting the Customer At the Core — Our customers are our true north. Whatever your role, ask: how will this help a customer succeed today? We earn trust through outcomes, not promises.
Achieve Excellence With Integrity, Speed, and Agility — The market isn't slowing down. We'll move faster, adapt quickly, and never compromise on doing things the right way — for teammates, customers, and partners.
Innovate Boldly With a Growth Mindset — Progress demands smart risk. We'll try new approaches, learn fast, and keep pushing the boundaries — especially where AI can remove friction and unlock value.
Communicate with Care, Candor and Transparency — Honest, constructive conversations make us better. Let's speak plainly about what's working and what isn't and help each other improve.
Pay Transparency Statement:
Pay Basis: Monthly
The expected base salary range for this role varies by location and is expressed in local currency. The posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for successful candidates at the time of hire, based on relevant job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay offered to new hires may vary within the posted range depending on individual qualifications and market considerations.
The posted salary range reflects compensation at the time of hire. Employees may experience additional compensation growth over time through performance‑based increases, expanded responsibilities, role progression, or internal career opportunities, in accordance with company policies and local practices.
In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for other elements of Vertex’s total compensation package, which may include participation in the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role‑specific sales commission or bonus, and/or equity grants, where applicable.
Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.
*In all cases, compensation will comply with applicable local pay transparency and minimum wage requirements.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience building and operating data-intensive and backend systems in production environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Apache Airflow, and Spark or PySpark
- Solid experience with Node.js and TypeScript in backend service development
- Experience operating event-driven or batch-based data pipelines at scale
- Experience operating production workloads on AWS, including S3, RDS/Aurora, EMR/EMR Serverless, and IAM
- Experience running production workloads on Kubernetes
- Experience leading engineering teams through delivery cycles, incident management, and operational ownership
- Strong understanding of data modeling, schema evolution, idempotency, and multi-tenant data systems
- Experience with regulatory, financial, or compliance-driven data requirements
- Experience with Iceberg, Delta Lake, or modern lakehouse platforms
- Familiarity with dbt, data quality frameworks, or data lineage tooling
- Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or CDC-based pipeline architectures
- Background in fintech, tax technology, accounting, or compliance platforms
- Experience scaling data engineering teams or platforms from early-stage to enterprise scale
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
Vertex, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off, including unlimited vacation for some roles, paid volunteer time, bereavement leave, sabbaticals, and observed holidays is emphasized. Occasional company shutdowns further expand time-away options.
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Parental & Family Support — Benefits span paid parental leave, adoption assistance, childcare support, fertility benefits, and structured return-to-work programs. Backup care and daycare tuition discounts reinforce family-focused support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting anchors long-term savings. Profit sharing and defined contribution programs complement financial security offerings.
Vertex, Inc. Insights
What We Do
The Trusted Leader in Tax Technology. We're Vertex (VERX). A pioneer in tax automation for more than 45 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
Innovative, agile, and growth-minded professionals thrive at Vertex. Our remote-first culture offers flexibility and connection, while our focus on indirect tax technology and global expansion creates real impact. With leadership development and a strong emphasis on well-being, careers flourish here.
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