This role is remote with travel. Must be willing to travel once or twice a month to Jackson, MS.
The Salesforce Architect will serve as the technical expert in Salesforce, leading the design, architecture, and implementation of Salesforce solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce’s capabilities, a strong technical background, and the ability to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders, developers, and external partners to drive successful projects.
Qualifications:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
· Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in Salesforce, with a focus on architecture and solution design; strong knowledge of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud is preferred.
· Certifications: Candidates with Salesforce Certified Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, or other relevant certifications will be prioritized
· Technical Skills: Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, REST/SOAP APIs, and data modeling. Experience with MuleSoft or other integration platforms is a plus.
· Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
Responsibilities:
· Team Leadership, Management and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of Salesforce developers, administrators and quality analysts, supporting professional growth and career development.
· Project and Resource Management: Manage resource allocation, timelines, and project milestones to deliver Salesforce solutions on schedule.
· Strategic Planning: Partner with executive and cross-functional teams to set the strategic direction for Salesforce implementations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
· Process Improvement: Evaluate and optimize team processes, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement within the Salesforce team.
· Performance Evaluation: Regularly assess team performance, set individual and team goals, and provide constructive feedback.
· Architecture Design: Lead the design and architecture of complex Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
· Solution Implementation: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Salesforce solutions, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and other Salesforce platforms.
· Custom Development: Guide the development team in creating custom applications, integrations, and workflows within the Salesforce platform.
· Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
· Integration Strategy: Design and manage integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
· Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentor junior team members, and set development standards for Salesforce projects.
· Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, performance testing, and ensure adherence to security protocols and compliance standards.
· Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with Salesforce’s latest offerings, releases, and best practices to ensure solutions are innovative and optimized.