Varicent Lead Developer (Remote)

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. Develop complex calculation logic, data transformations, and reporting metrics using Varicent tools. Collaborate with Sales Operations, HR, and Finance to gather and interpret compensation plan requirements. Design and manage Varicent data models, compensation rules, and payout calculations. Build and maintain Varicent reports, dashboards, and workflow automations. Perform unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and optimize performance of the platform. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers. Manage data feeds (ETL processes) into Varicent from CRM, ERP, and HRIS systems. Ensure solution scalability, security, and adherence to compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, etc.). Support post-implementation changes, enhancements, and compensation cycle updates. Required Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience with Varicent (formerly IBM ICM/SPM) development. Proven expertise in Varicent Composer, Reports Studio, and Web Admin tools. Strong hands-on skills with SQL, data warehousing, and ETL tools. Experience integrating Varicent with CRM (Salesforce/MS Dynamics), ERP, and HR platforms. Deep understanding of sales compensation structures, quotas, and incentive plans. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.