Varicent Developer (IBM Cognos)

Role Description The Varicent Developer contract role is a hybrid position based in Toronto, ON, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Varicent Developer will design, configure, and maintain Varicent (IBM) incentive compensation models, including data integration, calculation logic, and reporting components. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and implementing changes to support sales compensation plans and performance analytics. The role involves troubleshooting system issues, optimizing existing Varicent workflows, performing data validation and testing, and ensuring accurate and timely compensation calculations. The Varicent Developer will also document configurations, provide user support, and participate in ongoing process improvements to enhance reliability and scalability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Varicent (IBM) or similar incentive compensation management platforms, including model configuration, calculation design, and workflow setup.
• Solid data skills, such as SQL querying, ETL concepts, data validation, and working with relational databases or data warehouses.
• Background in software development or systems configuration, with familiarity in scripting, automation, and integration between Varicent and upstream/downstream systems.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, with experience supporting sales operations, finance, or revenue teams on compensation-related initiatives.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with attention to detail and a focus on data integrity and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders and operate in a hybrid environment in Toronto, ON.
• Experience in consulting, technology, or SaaS environments is an asset; prior work on incentive compensation, sales performance management, or CRM integrations is beneficial.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.