Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Architect to join our technology team. This role requires expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient Salesforce solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide functional architecture strategy for multiple Salesforce clouds and offerings.
* Define, roll-out and communicate architectural standards, patterns and guidelines within the Salesforce technical teams as well as tangentially related teams.
* Work with the wider architecture team to design, define and improve integrations of Salesforce suite to other systems used in the business.
* Offer functional design guidance, best practice ideals and platform capability insight for various work streams.
* Establish and enforce comprehensive configuration standards for the Salesforce platform, guaranteeing consistency, optimal performance, and adherence to best practices across all applications and customisations.
* Evaluate and recommend new Salesforce product features, providing strategic recommendations for adoption to enhance platform capabilities and drive business value.
* Keep up-to-date with Salesforce releases, features, technologies, best practices and feed insight back into the business and team.
* Develop guidelines for custom application development on Salesforce.
* Conduct thorough reviews of integration designs, ensuring seamless data flow, adherence to architectural principles, and the implementation of robust integration strategies across all relevant projects.
* Provide technical leadership (along with the Salesforce Technical Lead) to the team of remote/offshore developers working on Salesforce.
Requirements
* Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
* Salesforce Certified Architect certifications (e.g., Certified Technical Architect, Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect).
* Minimum 5+ years of Salesforce development and architecture experience.
* Proven experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions.
* Extensive experience with Salesforce integration patterns and technologies (REST, SOAP APIs etc).
* Experience with enterprise level integration tools.
* Expert knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud).
* Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce development technologies.
* Strong understanding of data modelling, database design, and security best practices.
* Excellent understanding of integration patterns and best practices.
* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme.
* Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard.
* Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities.
* 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave.
* 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program.
* Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social.
* Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square.