Lead Software Engineer

Job Description Job Description JobTitle: Lead Software Engineer (Vertex) Key Responsibilities - Architectural Stewardship : Actively participate and contribute to the creation and refinement of technical roadmap for the vertex and oracle domain, influencing key decision on tech stack and architecture. - Technical Due Diligence: Identify technical debt and proactively plan for its reduction. Lead the technical evaluation of new tools, frameworks or third-party services assessing their suitability of vertex and oracle ecosystem, security posture and scalability requirements to support multiple markets and legal entities - Innovation & R&D: Dedicate time to explore emerging features and capabilities of oracle cloud and vertex, conducting proof of concepts (POCs), and identifying the potential benefits for WSI - Consensus Building: Facilitate discussion and drive technical consensus among diverse technical teams with potential conflicting priorities or design preferences - Compromise and Solutioning : Identify pragmatic compromises when ideal solutions rent feasible for all parties, focusing on finding the best fit for the whole system rather than just their own domain. - Implementation Planning: Work closely with businesses to understand the financial and tax requirements and develop implementation plans tailored to their needs. - Configuration and Customization: Configure and customize Oracle Finance modules and Vertex tax software to meet the unique tax requirements of each Legal Entity, including tax rules, rates, and exemptions. - Integration: Integrate Vertex tax solutions with existing ERP or financial systems for both Use Tax and Sales Tax, ensuring seamless data flow and accurate tax calculations. - Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of Oracle Cloud financial modules and Vertex tax implementations to ensure accuracy and reliability. Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies - Training and Support: Provide training and support to business and end-users on the use of Oracle Cloud and Vertex tax software. Address any questions or concerns and provide ongoing support as needed. - Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to Oracle financials and Vertex tax implementations, including configuration guides, user manuals, and troubleshooting procedures. Qualifications - Master's degree in computer science and engineering. - Implementation experience in Vertex tax software (e.g., Vertex Certified Professional, Oracle ERP Financial Modules ( AP , AR, GL, FA). - Experience in Certificate Exemption process, configuration and setup in Vertex O. - Experience in leading and working with cross domain teams. - Experience in tax software solutions specifically Tax Link and Vertex and tax compliance tools - 5+ years of experience in tax technology implementation, with a focus on Vertex tax solutions for both Use Tax and Sales Tax for all different legal entities such as US, Canada, Italy, Turkey, UK etc. - Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of sales and use tax. - 10 + Oracle ERP cloud experience in financial modules such as GL, AP, AR ,FA , Projects Technical/Solution Experience - Good working on PLSQL Package, EBS Applications, Oracle REST Data Services( ORDS), BIP Reports - Working knowledge on Workflow, SOA, Oracle Forms, Reports, XML publisher in Oracle 11i Applications. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with business and internal teams. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. About Us Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd. Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide. Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.