Salesforce Technical Architect

Salesforce Technical Architect

Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Princeton, NJ, Dallas, TX

Technical Architect Job Description:

• Technical and Solution Architecture, detailed design, prototyping and testing, in an advisory capacity or hands-on, including the preparation and / or authoring of related artefacts (documentary and otherwise).
• Formulation and implementation of Technical & Technology Strategies based on the salesforce.com suite of products and services.
• Detailed planning, coordination, management and execution of Technology Strategies to implement, integrate and embed Salesforce-based solutions in our client’s existing technology estates.
• Define and drive strategies and technology roadmaps as relates to the salesforce.com suite of products for our SFDC practice.
• Develop relationships with client Executive and Technical stakeholders to reinforce and extend NIIT’s role as trusted advisor.
• Estimation and resource planning associated with solution design and delivery, defining standards, solutions and schedules that can be, working closely with Solution Architecture and Leadership teams to do so.
• Participate and at times lead response to formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and tenders as needed.

Role Requirements:

Essential:

• 5+ years’ experience defining, designing, delivering and deploying Salesforce based technical solutions, in the capacity of accountable or responsible contributor.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience developing Salesforce customizations (Apex/VF), integrations, and developing and executing data migrations.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience creating the technical architecture for complex Enterprise-wide Salesforce implementations.
• Certification in Salesforce to a minimum of:
• At least one Developer Track Certification (Platform Developer I or II)
• At least one Cloud Consultant Certification from either Community, Field Service, Sales or Service
• At least one or more current certifications in the Salesforce Architect track.
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, and ability to present to a variety of audiences (executives to technically detailed audiences).
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Preferred:

• Demonstrable expert level knowledge of Salesforce and its underlying platform architecture and technical workings.
• Strong background in Cloud Computing solutions: cloud computing strategy, systems design, implementation and management.
• Consulting experience with medium to large consulting firms focusing on cloud computing related consulting (storage, SaaS, multi-tenant computing, large scale computing environments).
• Demonstrated knowledge of XML, SQL, HTTP/HTTPS, and EAI processes.
• Familiarity with multiple implementation standards and methodologies.
• Experience in object-oriented software engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.