Job Description:
Role Description: Vertex Tax System Engineer
- This role focuses on supporting the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise tax solutions using Vertex, along with assisting in integrations across Finance, ERP, Billing, and Revenue systems.
- The ideal candidate has foundational experience in Vertex configuration and indirect tax processes (Sales & Use Tax, VAT/GST), along with working knowledge of system integrations and enterprise application environments.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and enhancement of Vertex tax solutions across Finance and Revenue systems
- Configure Vertex (O Series) components including tax rules, jurisdictions, rates, and exemptions
- Assist in building and maintaining integrations between Vertex and ERP, Billing, and other upstream/downstream systems
- Work with cross-functional teams (Finance, Tax, Engineering) to understand requirements and support solution delivery
- Help validate tax calculations, troubleshoot issues, and resolve data discrepancies
- Support data mapping, transaction flows, and reconciliation processes
- Participate in testing, deployment, and post-production support activities
- Contribute to documentation, including configuration, integration flows, and support runbooks
- Follow engineering best practices, coding standards, and compliance requirements
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Vertex or similar tax systems implementation/support
- Basic understanding of indirect tax concepts (Sales & Use Tax, VAT, GST)
- Hands-on experience with Vertex configuration (rules, rates, jurisdictions, exemptions)
- Exposure to integrations using APIs (REST/SOAP), or middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, etc.)
- Understanding of Finance business processes such as Quote-to-Cash or Record-to-Report
- Familiarity with data formats like JSON/XML and basic data transformation concepts
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in Agile environments with version control (e.g., Git)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or related field
Desired Skills
- Exposure to ERP, billing, or revenue systems
- Experience working in SaaS or subscription-based business environments
- Basic understanding of financial compliance and audit requirements
- Willingness to learn and grow in tax systems and enterprise integrations
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
