Vertex Systems Engineer - SMTS

Salesforce • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

DET IT is looking for a Senior Member of the Technical Staff (SMTS) to join our IT Finance Engineering team. This role is focused primarily on designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise tax solutions using Vertex , with strong engineering knowledge of system integrations across Finance, ERP, Billing, and Revenue platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Vertex configuration and indirect tax processes (Sales & Use Tax, VAT/GST), combined with hands-on technical experience integrating Vertex with enterprise systems via APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures. This is not a middleware-only role — it is a tax systems engineering role with integration architecture responsibilities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Vertex tax solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in indirect tax domains: Sales & Use Tax, VAT, GST, cross-border taxation, exemptions, and compliance.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of Vertex configuration (rules, jurisdictions, rates, exemptions, certificates, reporting).
• Experience integrating Vertex with ERP, billing, and revenue systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, or custom integration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Quote-to-Cash and Record-to-Report processes.
• Solid engineering background with experience in API design, data mapping, JSON/XML transformations, and secure integrations.
• Experience with integration technologies (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, or similar) — expertise in one is sufficient; not platform-dependent.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across tax, integration, and financial data flows.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with CI/CD practices and version control (GIT).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing Vertex in high-volume SaaS or subscription-based business models.
• Familiarity with revenue systems such as RevPro and billing platforms.
• Experience designing scalable tax integration patterns for global operations.
• Knowledge of compliance controls, audit processes, and financial system governance.
• Exposure to enterprise data platforms and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement of Vertex tax solutions across enterprise Finance and Revenue systems.
• Configure and optimize Vertex O Series / tax calculation engines, including tax rules, jurisdictions, exemptions, and reporting.
• Design and implement integrations between Vertex and ERP, Billing, Revenue Recognition, and Order Management systems.
• Define tax data flows, transaction mapping, and reconciliation controls across upstream and downstream systems.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Revenue Operations, and Engineering teams to translate regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical designs.
• Troubleshoot tax calculation discrepancies, integration failures, and reconciliation issues.
• Define integration standards including API contracts, payload structures, error handling frameworks, and monitoring strategies.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and compliance across high-volume transaction environments.
• Participate in architecture reviews and guide engineering best practices for tax system integrations.
• Ensure audit readiness, documentation quality, and SOX compliance where applicable.

Benefits

• Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.
• More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level