Requirement With Cognizant Salesforce

Cognizant; Pune District, Chennai District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Vertex Tax System Engineer in Pune to support implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Vertex tax solutions across Finance and Revenue systems.

The role requires hands-on Vertex configuration experience, knowledge of indirect tax concepts (GST/VAT), and familiarity with API integrations and enterprise data formats (JSON/XML). You will collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Engineering teams to ensure compliant, accurate tax processing and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Vertex or similar tax systems experience.
• Foundational knowledge of indirect tax concepts (Sales & Use Tax, VAT/GST).
• Hands-on Vertex configuration (rules, rates, jurisdictions, exemptions).
• Exposure to integrations using APIs (REST/SOAP) or middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica).
• Understanding of Finance processes such as Quote-to-Cash or Record-to-Report.
• Familiarity with JSON/XML data formats and data transformation concepts.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in Agile environments with version control (Git).
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Finance Systems or related field.

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.

Skills

Vertex configuration

Indirect tax concepts

APIs integration

Finance processes (Q2C/R2R)

JSON/XML data formats

Troubleshooting

Agile + Git

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/FS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or related field

Tools

MuleSoft

Boomi

Informatica

REST/SOAP APIs

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)


• Bachelors 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