Vertex Inc.
Vertex Inc.

Software Developer (New Grad, Summer 2025 Start)

May 31, 2025
Full-time
Remote · United States
Entry level
Full-stack Developer
Apply now

Job Description:

Are you excited to start your career in software engineering and grow your skills in both development and testing? Join us to gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, with a focus on developing strong quality assurance practices and building scalable SaaS solutions in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Vertex Inc. is the trusted leader in Tax technology, delivering the best tax solutions to businesses across the globe. This team supports VAT Compliance within the Compliance & Returns value stream, aiming to streamline tax returns, accelerate cross-border commerce, and enhance the online customer journey. Projects include cloud-based engineering, full stack development, and DevOps capabilities like test automation, CI/CD, and containerized service hosting, all contributing to scalable, high-quality SaaS solutions.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on the creation of test scenarios and contribute to the design, development, and execution of automated tests to validate software functionality
  • Learn and apply industry-standard QA testing methodologies
  • Support the development of automated tests, including API test automation (e.g., REST with request libraries and parameterization) and UI test automation using tools like Selenium or similar frameworks
  • Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and performant systems using modern engineering practices such as unit testing, TDD, and CI/CD
  • Implement and support software features based on technical specifications, participating in code reviews and agile planning
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues from internal users and customers
  • Contribute to DevOps workflows, including automation pipelines and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with teammates to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile environment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Preferred: Prior internship experience in software development
  • Preferred: Familiarity with the following technologies: .NET, C#, AWS, Terraform, Python
  • Ability to define test strategies and scenarios, leveraging industry-standard QA testing methodologies and capable of developing automated tests, leveraging API test automation REST (request library/component parameterization) and UI test automation using Selenium or similar tool.
  • Self-driven, organized, proactive and collaborative in remote team-oriented environments
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a passion for learning new technologies
  • Understanding of design patterns, functional and object-oriented programming
  • Familiarity with unit and functional testing methodologies
  • Basic full stack coding skills (e.g. Java, JavaScript, JSON/XML, Java Spring, REST, .NET, React/Redux, Angular, jQuery, Docker, message queues, cloud technologies)
  • Basic understanding of relational and NoSQL databases and query writing
  • Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); familiarity with Kubernetes/CNCF, serverless, and message queues is a plus
  • Understanding of CI concepts and tools: source control, orchestration, code analysis, peer collaboration
  • Basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, algorithms, and APIs

Education and Training

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent education and experience
  • Graduation year: 2024 or 2025