Vertex Consultant

The Vertex role is an IT role.  The resource needs to have an IT background and education with functional knowledge and experience. 

I highlighted the ones in yellow that are IT specific, but they are not the only skills needed.  Also, note the experience below also highlighted in yellow.

• System integration
• Performing on-site client work and troubleshooting, dial-in services and 24x7 beeper support as necessary to debug customer issues

• 4 years minimum work experience in a Product/Technical Specialist, Software Support Analyst, Technical Support, Helpdesk Analyst or similar type role required

Tech/Functional Skills:

• Strong Vertex functional & technical experience
• Tax functional competency
• In-Depth understanding on how Vertex operates and Sales & Tax space as well as Order to Cash and\or Purchase to Pay concepts
• Thorough understanding of Vertex Central and its components - My Enterprise, tax Setup, Tools & Reporting
• Good knowledge/working experience on Vertex Web Services, Vertex Databases,
• Experience with Batch Client Interface (BCI) interface tools, OIC (Oracle Integration Component), RTE (Retail Tax Extract), Web Services Live Call (XML), Windows Services for Vertex application
• Packaged system implementations with n-tier architecture (ex. Citrix, Application Server, Web Server, Database Server, etc.)
• Project execution
• SDLC\Methodology
• Vendor Management
• Collaboration with internal teams to scope and deliver IT solutions
• Client (internal) relationship management
• Facilitate resolution of customer issues by logging and verifying bugs/enhancements
• Enhancing job knowledge by staying current on product upgrades and issues, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies
• Developing and/or maintaining proficiency in the latest personal productivity tools·         Web server experienced preferred (Apache webserver, IBM HTTP server, IIS)·         JSP servlet engine/container experience preferred (i.e. Tomcat, WebLogic, Netweaver, Websphere, Oracle Application Server, Jboss) is strongly desired

• Database experience preferred (Oracle, SQL, or DB2)
• Understanding of java platform technology preferred
• Web services/xml experience preferred
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence applications (Informatica Preferred) is a plus
• Knowledge of LDAP or other security authentication systems a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in working independently and with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within a dynamic environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Flexibility and dealing with Ambiguity