Salesforce Architect

Overview

 

  •  You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into a technical vision, and guide development teams in building robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
  •  This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of the Salesforce ecosystem, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead complex projects from concept to completion.

Job Description

  • A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in Salesforce architecture, development, and implementation.* Certifications: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is highly preferred. Other relevant certifications, such as Application Architect, System Architect, and specific cloud consultants, are a significant plus.
  • Technical Acumen:o Deep expertise in Salesforce declarative features (Flows, Process Builder, etc.) and programmatic capabilities (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Aura Components).
  • Extensive experience with Salesforce APIs and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, middleware).o Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, data sharing, and data governance.
  • Proven experience with large-scale data migrations and data management strategies.
  • Leadership Skills:o Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams.o Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud or other Salesforce clouds.
  • Experience with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solutions.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architectural Leadership: Lead the architectural design and strategic direction for our Salesforce platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
  • Solution Design: Design and document end-to-end technical solutions on the Salesforce platform, including integrations with other systems. This includes creating detailed technical specifications, data models, and architectural diagrams.
  • Platform Governance: Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and governance processes for Salesforce development, configuration, and administration. Ensure the long-term health, scalability, and maintainability of the platform.
  • Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Salesforce developers and administrators. Conduct code reviews and ensure the quality of delivered solutions.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business leaders, product managers, and other IT teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and prioritize initiatives.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Analyze and solve complex technical challenges related to data volume, performance, security, and integration within the Salesforce ecosystem.* Roadmap and Strategy: Contribute to the long-term Salesforce roadmap, staying abreast of new Salesforce features and technologies and recommending their strategic adoption.
  • Mandatory Cloud Expertise:o Sales Cloud: Possess deep, hands-on experience in architecting and implementing Sales Cloud solutions to support a full sales lifecycle.o Service Cloud: Architect and implement Service Cloud solutions, including case management, knowledge, and omnichannel support.o Experience Cloud: Design and build scalable and engaging community and portal solutions using Experience Cloud.
  • Qualifications
  • A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in Salesforce architecture, development, and implementation.* Certifications: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is highly preferred. Other relevant certifications, such as Application Architect, System Architect, and specific cloud consultants, are a significant plus.
  • Technical Acumen:o Deep expertise in Salesforce declarative features (Flows, Process Builder, etc.) and programmatic capabilities (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Aura Components).
  • Extensive experience with Salesforce APIs and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, middleware).o Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, data sharing, and data governance.
  • Proven experience with large-scale data migrations and data management strategies.
  • Leadership Skills:o Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams.o Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

Skills & Requirements

Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Salesforce REST/SOAP API integrations, Middleware-based integrations, Salesforce data modeling, Salesforce security and sharing model, Salesforce Flows and declarative automation, Large-scale data migration using ETL tools, Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD.

Good to Have Skills

  • Experience with Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud or other Salesforce clouds.
  • Experience with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solutions.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

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