Varicent Developer

Requirements

Education (Essential):

• 3+ year Degree / Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related quantitative field
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), is a plus.

Experience:

• 3 + years of experience working with compensation management software (Specifically Varicent)
• Proven experience as a compensation analyst or in a similar role, preferably in a medium to large-sized organization.
• Familiarity with sales compensation concepts, including quota setting, performance measurement, and payout calculations.
• Knowledge of incentive compensation plan design and administration best practices.
• Experience in a telecommunications environment highly preferred.
• Exposure to managing external vendor/supplier relationships and service level agreements.
• Track record of self-development and improvement
• Experience with SQL and databases
• Working knowledge of SaaS software applications
• On-the-job training, complemented by formal training programs in leadership and technology management (desired)

Technical Skills

• Programming experience in BI programming Languages (SQL, PL/SQL, SAS, Python, Scala)
• Documentation
• Advanced Analytics
• Data Visualisation (tools such as Power BI, Tableau etc..)
• Big Data
• Varicent development

Technical Delivery:

• Identify, design, and configure Varicent Software solutions to meet Client’s commission calculation requirements.

·         Translate compensation business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring scalable implementation of new incentive plans and modifications to existing plans within IT systems.

• Analyse CLIENT's commission models, providing guidance to business users and technical teams on configuration and implementation options.
• Estimate time and effort for functional development and defect resolution tasks.
• Offer technical guidance to Varicent developers for successful delivery of functional and implementation tasks.
• Analyse business needs and design Varicent calculation logic to meet those requirements.
• Develop and update documentation for CLIENT's Varicent Commissions Solution Design.
• Provide business stakeholders with technical insights into the Varicent platform.
• Support CLIENT’s Varicent Commissions Solution Design by analysing upstream data requirements and downstream system impacts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to track progress and status of responsibilities under this SOW.
• Stay updated on Varicent Tool capabilities and new releases, aligning CLIENT's Varicent Commissions Solution Design accordingly in consultation with technical and business teams.
• Identify and implement efficiency enhancements for CLIENT’s Varicent Commissions Solution when required.
• Define and prioritize technical design and development tasks.
• Maintain documentation related to time tracking (Octane), design, development (Wiki pages), and progress reporting.

·         Participate in regular audits and analyses of data feeding into the incentive compensation engine to identify and rectify any discrepancies or inaccuracies.

·         Provide continuous support in addressing commission calculation- related inquiries and exceptions from the Commissions Business Operations (Finance).

• Provide project management support for incentive compensation projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Participate in the creation of the overall program work plan, ensuring CLIENT Varicent Commissions Solution dependencies are incorporated with appropriate timelines, effort estimates, and assigned responsibilities.

·         Perform testing of new compensation plans and system enhancements to ensure functionality and accuracy.

·         Implement changes and updates to compensation plans, working closely with other IT stakeholders to ensure successful deployment within standard CLIENTSA IT governance.