Overview
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We are seeking a highly experienced Varicent Lead Developer to design, develop, and support our Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) solutions using the Varicent platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales compensation processes, technical implementation, and Varicent development including data modeling, rule writing, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and implementation of the Varicent ICM platform.
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Develop complex calculation logic, data transformations, and reporting metrics using Varicent tools.
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Collaborate with Sales Operations, HR, and Finance to gather and interpret compensation plan requirements.
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Design and manage Varicent data models, compensation rules, and payout calculations.
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Build and maintain Varicent reports, dashboards, and workflow automations.
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Perform unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
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Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and optimize performance of the platform.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
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Manage data feeds (ETL processes) into Varicent from CRM, ERP, and HRIS systems.
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Ensure solution scalability, security, and adherence to compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
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Support post-implementation changes, enhancements, and compensation cycle updates.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
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5+ years of experience with Varicent (formerly IBM ICM/SPM) development.
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Proven expertise in Varicent Composer, Reports Studio, and Web Admin tools.
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Strong hands-on skills with SQL, data warehousing, and ETL tools.
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Experience integrating Varicent with CRM (Salesforce/MS Dynamics), ERP, and HR platforms.
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Deep understanding of sales compensation structures, quotas, and incentive plans.
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Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
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Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) a plus.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
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Prior experience in Financial Services, Telecom, or Software/SaaS industries.
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Varicent certifications (if available).
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Leadership and project ownership
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
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Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and process integrity