Salesforce Technical Architect

Cloud First - Salesforce Technical ArchitectClient is a leader in helping organizations move to the cloud to take advantage of a new era of service delivery and flexibility, where applications, infrastructure and business processes are brought together and delivered As-a-Service. You will be joining the Cloud First Applications group focusing on leading cloud technology based solutions like SFDC, Google, Pegasystems and other emerging Cloud Applications. Client's Cloud First agenda offers comprehensive, industry-focused cloud services including strategy, implementation, migration and managed services, and assets including the Client Cloud Platform, that can drive broader transformational programs for clients. People in our Client Delivery & Operations career track drive delivery and capability excellence through the design, development and/or delivery of a solution, service, capability or offering. They grow into delivery-focused roles, and can progress within their current role, laterally or upward.Job DescriptionSoftware as a Service professionals demonstrate skills and experience related to Software as a Service (SaaS) - software delivery model in which software and associated data are centrally hosted on the cloud. Salesforce.com professionals demonstrate skills in Salesforce.com which is the leader in CRM solutions for customer relationship management software and cloud computing. The successful candidate will be able to design technical architecture solutions that span multiple platforms and include integration and authentication across systems; manage the development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of highly secure solutions that are optimized for performance and built to scale; articulate design considerations, trade-offs, benefits, and recommendations for a technical architecture. The Technical Architect will have support from the Global Delivery Group as well as from local support resources provided by the global team.Key Responsibilities•Collaborate with Functional team to determine how best to implement solution (decisions around declarative vs programmatic vs AppExchange, etc). •Escalation Point for technical issues. •Solution components that are outside of the Salesforce platform: -Expert platform knowledge. -Security. -Integration (including a technology/not just) and data Migration. -End to End Technical Solutions. •Play TA role on projects: typically, part-time on more than 1 project at a time. •People Manager have regular 1-on-1s, perform annual reviews, etc •Sales Support: Help scope, solution, and estimate sales opportunities alongside a delivery lead. Assist in SOW creation, etc. •Practice Development: Mentor resources, take on leadership roles to expand overall practice capabilities, etc.Basic Qualifications•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 Salesforce implementations. •A minimum of 5 years of experience in technology implementation for full lifecycle enterprise software projects.Preferred Skills•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, etc). •Demonstrated knowledge of XML, SQL, and EAI processes. •Familiarity with multiple implementation standards and methodologies. • Programming Languages – APEX, VisualForce, Familiarity with ANT and Eclipse tools for working with the IDE. • Salesforce.com and other certifications, required. •Very strong work ethic with a customer service focus (high intensity). •15+ years of consulting experience preferred; executive level sales support experience in consulting/professional services. •Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.