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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or foreign equivalent)
- Five (5) years of relevant experience
- Application development experience in Java, Python, and Go
- Software development quality assurance experience, including creating test plans and test frameworks
- Experience creating software delivery pipelines using DevOps practices
- Experience using continuous delivery tooling to accelerate and optimize software delivery (CI/CD)
- Experience with cloud-native computing technologies, including AWS or Azure
- Experience coordinating large-scale projects in agile development teams and working with program stakeholders
- Eligible for up to 100% remote work within the continental United States
Vertex, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertex, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertex, Inc..
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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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