Senior or Lead Architect

Career Opportunities with Techbridge, Inc.Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.TechBridge is a nonprofit that arms other nonprofits on the frontline of alleviating the causes of poverty and technology that will allow them to expand the impact of their mission for the millions of men, women, and children who suffer from lack of access to shelter, food, employment , education, healthcare, and financial literacy.We are a group of technology-minded, people-focused problem solvers. We believe the best way to eliminate generational poverty is by helping to grow the impact of the nonprofits who have their boots on the ground. The TechBridge mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty through the innovative use of technology to transform nonprofit and community impact. We fulfill our mission by providing nonprofits engaged in poverty alleviation with improved capabilities, data, and operations; enhancing agency collaboration through data and resource sharing; and improving collective action among communities through performance metrics, shared outcomes, and insightful analytics. TechBridge works to give people the best chance of avoiding poverty through technology enhancements that build capacity and facilitate collaboration within communities. We support organizations that work within our four pillars: Hunger Relief, Homeless Support, Social Justice, and Workforce Development.About the RoleTechBridge is seeking a seasoned Lead Architect who has expertise in leading all levels of technology consulting projects, including sales, requirements, design, development, delivery, and support – both for client-facing and internal projects. The Lead Architect will possess a deep understanding of how software can be used to solve nonprofit business issues.The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Salesforce experience, including experience launching complex Salesforce deployments. The candidate must be self-driven, have strong critical thinking skills, and have extensive experience developing technical solutions to real-world business problems and translating technical challenges and solutions to leadership. This role is adept at identifying the core need or problem to be solved, which is often different from the problem stated.Core CompetenciesProven ability to lead the identification and the technical approach to be used on customer projects and manage the system development process including the development of a strategic plan, systems analysis, technical design, configuration, testing, and acceptance of a system and/or application (includes the creation of all required documentation)Experienced in change management, understanding the system development lifecycle and project managementProven experience in data R&D or an associated development backgroundExtensive agile (Scrum/XP) and traditional software delivery experience in global/offshore delivery modelsDesigns software architecture of given domainManages and enhances software/data architecture best practices, standards, patterns, and reference architectures to design for the given domainLeads with the design and development of project and deployment roadmapsPerforms specific analysis/design efforts as needed and constructs responses for consumption at senior stakeholder levelsExperience in Information Technology (IT) delivery or architecture, including experience as a Data Modeller and/or Database Administrator, application design and programmingExperienced in financial reporting, specifically the design of a reporting architecture that facilitates the creation, publication, and distribution of reports both on a regular basis and ad-hoc (beneficial)Able to demonstrate Leadership skills to manage ad-hoc analysis or design deep diveProvide fourth-level technical support, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and restoring systems to serviceResponsibilitiesGather requirements from client interviews, meetings, whiteboarding & documentation analysis to provide oversight of the solution throughout the project; ensure clients can make educated decisions on recommended services/products for sign-offProcess design (flow mapping & scenario design) & document business workflows and requirementsIdentification/selection of products, apps, and/or third-party tools necessary for a solutionIdentify appropriate options to meet both financial constraints and business needsSolution implementation – Salesforce.com configuration of data models, workflows/process builders/flows, security configuration of profiles/permission sets/sharing rules, and configuration of 3rd party AppExchange packagesManage developers and jr. consultantsAnalyze and evaluate customer requirements and change requestsActs as a strategic technology leader in orchestrating "how" technical solutions meet business needs and ensure a cohesive solution is createdUser Acceptance Testing, client training, and ongoing supportInnovate, articulate, and able to work directly with a broad range of stakeholdersAnalyze and evaluate customer requirements and change requestsActs as a strategic technology leader in orchestrating "how" technical solutions meet business need and ensure a cohesive solution is createdOversees the process of defining software standards and establishing policies in collaboration with other IT disciplines and within the constraints of overall company standardsCommunicates plans effectively and provides consultative advice, counsel, education, and guidance up, down, and across all levels on existing and future technologies, capabilities, policies, regulations, and risks to include implications to the businessOrganizes appropriately and presents ideas, options, plans initiatives, roadmaps, business cases, and other pertinent information required by senior leadership to make effective decisionsWorks closely with the Community Impact teamMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 7 years experience with customization on the Salesforce Lightning platform, which should include: Lightning Components using the Lightning Design System framework, Apex, Apex data loader, and declarative platform tools. (Process Builder, Visual Workflow, Lightning App Builder, etc.)Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and be creative within a teamKnowledge of Cloud Computing (SaaS, PaaS) and Salesforce, either through work with industry participants or consulting for the industryA minimum of 7 years experience with Salesforce.com APEX data loader.Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years) of work experienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build and sustain internal and external relationships and to articulate and communicate with influenceStrong written and presentation skills; ability to have a highly technical conversation with IT teams as well as simplify complex topics to non-technical audiencesExcellent organization and time managementAbility to manage multiple project timelines and meeting schedulesStrong self-management and self-direction to manage a portfolio of projects and customersExperience managing employeesAn understanding of the concept of embedding simplicity in everythingExperience with project billing, invoicing, and accountingPreferred Qualifications & CredentialsKnowledge of Exponent Case Management (ECM) is a plusMaster's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, BusinessSalesforce Platform App Builder CertificationAt TechBridge, we value our employees and cultivate an atmosphere of inclusivity, diversity, and innovation. We have great benefits, all within a remote working environment. We value transparency and communication among all staff and strive to foster a community where we connect, have fun, and learn together. We encourage professional development and opportunities for growth. TechBridge is committed and active in the communities we serve and offer opportunities to connect and volunteer.Full benefits offered – medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401k matchingGenerous time off, vacation, and Holiday policiesIMPORTANT APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONSPlease include your salary requirements in your COVER LETTERJ-18808-Ljbffr