Job Description:
TITLE: Software Engineer III
LOCATION: 2301 Renaissance Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
DUTIES:
Develop, modify, and enhance Vertex’s tax compliance products’ source code - 10%.
Execute and analyze software security, code, and unit testing on all products - 5%.
Leverage knowledge of tax domains to calculate and report - 5%.
Administer and support Linux/Unix, Windows, and IBM Power Systems (IBM i) operating environments - 5%.
Write automation and utility scripts using Python and Shell scripting - 10%.
Manage source code repositories and automating builds using Git, GitHub, and Jenkins - 5%.
Implement and support CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and automated deployment - 5%.
Develop and maintain business applications using RPG and COBOL programming languages - 5%.
Program in C/C++ and writing database-driven procedures using PL/SQL - 5%.
Integrate enterprise systems using ERP/HCM APIs, such as Oracle, Workday, Microsoft, or SAP - 5%
Manage and deploy applications using AWS cloud services and Kubernetes container orchestration - 10%.
Create and execute automated web testing using Selenium and Cypress tools - 5%.
Build and maintain web or enterprise applications using Java - 5%.
Work within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the full software development lifecycle - 5%.
Interpret indirect tax rules and regulations (sales and communications tax) to support software design and documentation for compliance-related systems - 5%.
Train and apply artificially intelligent models using tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance software development and business processes - 10%.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field and experience in the following:
5 years of development experience supporting Linux/Unix, Windows systems, including scripting languages;
5 years of experience interpreting indirect tax rules and regulations (sales and communications tax) to support software design and documentation for compliance-related systems;
3 years of development experience supporting IBM Power Systems (IBM i), including scripting using REXX;
3 years of experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and automated deployment;
2 years of experience integrating enterprise systems using ERP/HCM APIs, including at least two of the following: Oracle, Workday, Microsoft, or SAP;
2 years of experience programming in C/C++, JAVA, and Python; and
2 years of experience development and maintaining business applications using RPG and COBOL programming languages and writing database-driven procedures using PL/SQL.
Eligible to work remotely 100% from anywhere in the continental U.S.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
- 5 years of development experience supporting Linux/Unix, Windows systems, including scripting languages
- 5 years of experience interpreting indirect tax rules and regulations (sales and communications tax) to support software design and documentation for compliance-related systems
- 3 years of development experience supporting IBM Power Systems (IBM i), including scripting using REXX
- 3 years of experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and automated deployment
- 2 years of experience integrating enterprise systems using ERP/HCM APIs, including at least two of: Oracle, Workday, Microsoft, or SAP
- 2 years of experience programming in C/C++, Java, and Python
- 2 years of experience developing and maintaining business applications using RPG and COBOL and writing database-driven procedures using PL/SQL
- Eligible to work remotely 100% from anywhere in the continental U.S.
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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