Salesforce-Solution Architect

Description At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values-passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness-and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference-for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Metaphase Consulting is seeking a Salesforce Solution Architect 5+ years of experience to drive our continued growth across federal agencies and support many important organizations and their missions. Our team supports highly dynamic missions that are at the forefront of the research and development, security screening and vetting, obtaining and deploying security capabilities, and improving operations. The position is located in DC Metro area.

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

• Developing division IT governance and implementing best practices to transform and modernize existing and future development efforts.
• Provide mock-ups for system architecture and IT governance using various software.
• Interpret technology governance and communicate significance to non-technical stakeholders; provide technical input as needed.
• Provide insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ensure organization strategies are aligned with the overall strategy and market conditions.
• Assists in the problem management process to identify root cause analysis and resolution; deploys resolutions to all affected program office, personnel profiles, and accounts.

Requirements

What We Need From You (Required):

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust
• 5+ total years experience
• Min. 2+ years working in an Agile development environment in product/software delivery organizations (e.g. Scrum, Lean Agile, XP, Kanban and other Agile development techniques).
• Salesforce product knowledge and a minimum of 5+ years of Salesforce development experience.
• Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visual Studio, Salesforce Lightning Design System and the Salesforce development lifecycle.
• Experience implementing and developing in Apex, LWC, Visualforce, and Java.
• General web development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• A proactive attitude to Salesforce enhancements and bringing existing code into best practices.
• Ability to write, interpret, and critique technical specifications.
• Experience working with large data sets and bulk input.
• Strong ability to gather requirements and present solutions to stakeholders.

Bonus Points (Preferred)

• Competency in other languages / development (XML, Flex, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, C++, SOAP-based web services).
• Federal consulting experience; experience supporting DHS is a strong plus.
• Additional Salesforce certifications e.g. Certified Salesforce Administrator, Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder, Platform Developer II, JavaScript Developer I.
• Strong customer engagement skills, comfortable communicating with product owner and ability to manage the client relationship and expectations.
• Ability to communicate with technical team members to translate requirements into technical terminology.
• Ability to facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Experience with developing professional briefing materials to convey analysis using Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint and Visio).
• Possession of excellent business consulting skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work Setup

Hybrid in Washington, DC

Clearance & Education

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) required

Benefits & Perks

At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include:

• Generous PTO
• Federal holidays
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) with company match
• FSA/HSA options
• Commuter benefits
• Much more

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

• Best Places to Work Washington Post Top Workplaces - 2022, 2023
• Washingtons Business Journal's Best Places to Work - 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work - 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms - 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.