Field Consultant Principal

Job Description:

As part of the Global Professional Services organization at Vertex, Inc., the Principal Technical Consultant is responsible for leading the technical components of SAP implementations. A key focus of this role is implementing Vertex tools that are built and deployed on the SAP Business Technology Platform.  

Additionally, the role will require an understanding of e-invoicing solutions.  This includes all ABAP-related activities using the SAP Workbench. Development efforts may involve SAP User Exits, BADIs, BAPIs, and other SAP technologies that support the integration of Vertex solutions with SAP systems. The consultant will participate in all phases of Vertex product and technology solution implementations and will collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams. This individual may also help identify additional value-added services that support Vertex’s goals for revenue growth and profitability. 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implement Vertex tools built and deployed on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), ensuring seamless integration with SAP systems. 

• Implement e-invoicing solutions into SAP. 

• Serve as a senior SAP ABAP programmer with specialization in financial, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes. 

• Evaluate business requirements and design, develop, and debug custom SAP code. 

• Perform software testing, customer configuration and create custom documentation. 

• Execute tasks outlined in Vertex’s client Statement of Work (SOW). 

• Lead technical aspects of SAP software implementations following Vertex’s best practice methodology. 

• Act as the technical subject matter expert for SAP integration architecture supporting Vertex’s global indirect tax products. 

• Collaborate with Developers to build, test, and release patches and enhancements. 

• Promote adherence to SAP integration architecture and standards aligned with Vertex products. 

• Assess customer needs and define system or software connector requirements. 

• Ensure thorough documentation of program development activities. 

• Stay current with SAP ABAP and BTP advancements to optimize implementation. 

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and lead project teams. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional Vertex teams to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Education and Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, or equivalent experience. 

• SAP technology certifications or credentials are strongly recommended. 

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP programming, testing, and debugging, including expertise in ABAP OOP, BADIs, BAPIs, EDI, Idocs, data dictionary, and workflow. 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in interface design and development. 

• At least 1 year of working knowledge with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including deployment and integration of tools. 

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Deep expertise in ABAP Objects, including classes, interfaces, data dictionary, structures/extensions, and function modules. 

• Experience with eInvoicing is a must. 

• Proven ability to develop programs in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks effectively. 

• Experience implementing tax systems, with a preference for Vertex and SAP solutions, including Accelerator and Plus Tools. 

• Demonstrated leadership in SAP application development projects. 

• Strong understanding of SAP methodologies, principles, and development practices, with the ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate work to meet project milestones. 

• Solid experience in SAP SD, MM, and/or FI modules, preferably with a focus on tax-related functionality. 

• Familiarity with SAP business process flows, particularly Order to Cash and Procure to Pay. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage effectively across all levels of the organization. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 

• Commitment to core values and ethical standards in all circumstances.