Salesforce Solution Architect

Job Description

Purpose:

A Salesforce Solution Architect is the project leader from the initial client engagement to the final delivery. They are responsible for the overall solution design and implementation of a project from concept to completion. They are experts in the Salesforce ecosystem in purpose as well as functionality with strong client relation capability (they make the complex seem simple).

Responsibilities

1. Meets with clients to identify project needs

1. Defines the overarching project solution

1. Leads discovery and solution design workshops

1. Works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define processes, functional use cases, and user experience

1. Breaking down large scale projects into manageable sprints of development

1. Defines project deliverables and work products for sprint stories

1. Oversees the overall progress on project development

1. Leads decision discussions and recommendations on which Salesforce products to use based on analysis and research

1. Partners on architectural decisions and plans with Technical Architect and Client

1. Leads project implementation and milestone achievements

1. Assures project requirements are delivered according to solution design

1. Responsible for the final configuration and implementation of the intended solution

1. Provides solution and/or platform-specific best practices

1. Responsible for the Solution Design Document

Strengths

• Strong communication skills (both verbally and visually)

• Strong attention to detail

• Well-organized and self-motivated

• Flexibility to meet continuously changing priorities and challenges

• Interest in studying and learning new technologies and applications

• Well-rounded deep knowledge of Salesforce Platform and Core

• Specialized expertise in at least one of the following (CPQ, Commerce, Experience)
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Salesforce

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

• Strong knowledge of Salesforce technology platform

• Understanding of Business Processes and Functional Configuration required.

• Understanding of Solution Architecture methodologies and design patterns

• Experience with testing web applications, integrations, and mobile devices

Desired Characteristics

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with a focus on building quality applications

• Driven by customer success with a team player attitude

• Ability to lead a project team and guide project direction

• Thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

• Highly motivated, hands-on and results-oriented

• Excellent listening skills to fully collaborate with team and Client to achieve successful outcome

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Travel Requirements

• Up to 40% Travel