Salesforce B2B Commerce Architect

Aleysian, headquartered in Chicago, is a dynamic and innovative digital transformation consulting firm specializing in Salesforce and eCommerce solutions for the public sector and higher education. We are seeking an experienced and driven Salesforce B2B Commerce Architect to join our growing team! 

Aleysian is seeking a dynamic and experienced Salesforce Commerce Architect to serve as a strategic advisor to our clients and deliver tailored. This role is a blend of business acumen and technical expertise, focused on creating innovative solutions for merchants across Health & Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Distribution, and High-Tech industries. 

As our Salesforce Commerce Architect, you will need to have extensive knowledge of the Salesforce B2B/D2C Commerce and be able to architect multi-cloud solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will collaborate with our clients’ business and IT leaders to align technology initiatives with strategic business objectives for B2B/D2C Commerce projects. You will be instrumental in developing and communicating detailed technology architecture and implementation strategies, leading teams to deliver high-quality digital commerce solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sales efforts in new business development, including RFP responses, architecture assessments, and technical qualifications.

• Lead eCommerce implementations using Salesforce Commerce B2B, providing both oversight and hands-on contributions to software design, development, and integration.

• Independently lead project estimation efforts.

• Participate in the development of conceptual and logical architectures.

• Lead the gathering of business and technical requirements to create comprehensive and scalable solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain application architectures that support client business requirements.

• Assist project leadership in conducting project risk identification and mitigation planning.

• Resolve integration and interfacing issues between various back-end systems.

• Optimize application performance and scalability.

• Develop Points of View (POVs) and other content for publishing and sharing with partners and clients.

• Lead technology and architecture discussions with clients.

• Develop and share best practices for the designated Solution Platform.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to articulate Solution Architecture for B2B Commerce, its role within Enterprise Architecture, and its contribution to end-to-end workflows.

• Deep understanding of the Commerce domain, particularly B2B/D2C Commerce, and its unique aspects compared to B2C Commerce.

• Comprehensive knowledge of B2B Commerce processes and capabilities.

• Strong understanding of Commerce interactions and integrations across domains such as Service, OMS, ERP/Fulfillment, Fraud, Payment, Tax, Loyalty, and Subscriptions.

• Clear understanding of the difference between Commerce frontend and backend, including responsive UI/UX.

• Expertise in Salesforce B2B Commerce and SF Experience Cloud, including their capabilities, limitations, configuration options, customization requirements, and effort/timeline estimation.

• Proficiency in Salesforce B2B Commerce, SF Experience Cloud, SF-CMS, and SF Platform, including the SF data model, configuration, customization, integration setup, flow creation, UI development/modification, and data migration/loading.

• Strong knowledge of SF Core technology skills: Apex, Lightning Web Components, database/objects, SOQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and data loader tools.

• Experience with development tools such as Visual Studio Code and writing test/automation scripts for data load/manipulation.

• Ability to recommend best practices for designing Commerce solutions, including steps to optimize site performance.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Salesforce application architecture and software development.

• 3+ years of experience developing on the Salesforce Commerce B2B and Community Cloud platforms.

• 2+ years of experience working on the Salesforce Lightning platform.

• Salesforce Application Architect or Technical Architect Certification is required.

Our Culture: At Aleysian, we embrace an innovative, fast-paced environment that encourages risk-taking and personal growth. As a results-driven company, we value individuals eager to advance alongside us while contributing to our collective success. Our high-performance culture thrives on collaboration and teamwork, balanced by a fun, laid-back atmosphere where mutual support and camaraderie are key. We're dedicated to providing the resources, encouragement, and flexibility you need to thrive. If you're looking for a place that values your contributions and supports your growth in a dynamic, vibrant environment, Aleysian is the perfect fit! At Aleysian, we understand that candidates from marginalized communities, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color, may be less likely to apply if they don’t meet every listed requirement. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us! Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability 

• 401k w/ employer matching 

• Unlimited PTO

• Home internet & mobile phone reimbursement

• Flexible schedule

Competitive Salary: Compensation for this role is anticipated to be between $100,000 and $150,000 annually. The exact compensation offered may vary depending on the individual's background, experience, location, and alignment with the needs of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Aleysian is dedicated to creating a diverse work environment and proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any accommodations due to a disability to complete the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].