Salesforce Solution Architect

About the job 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

• Meets with clients to identify project needs
• Defines the overarching project solution
• Leads discovery andsolutiondesignworkshops
• Works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define processes, functional use cases, and user experience
• Breaking down large scale projects into manageable sprints of development
• Defines project deliverables and work products for sprint stories
• Oversees the overall progress on project development
• Leads decision discussions and recommendations on which Salesforce products to use based on analysis and research
• Partners on architectural decisions and plans with Technical Architect and Client
• Leads project implementation and milestone achievements
• Assures project requirements are delivered according to solution design
• Responsible for the final configuration and implementation of the intended solution
• Provides solution and/or platform-specific best practices
• 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