Principle Platform Architect - Salesforce

Job Description

Architectural Leadership: Define and implement the overall architecture strategy for Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to develop a roadmap for Salesforce adoption and expansion that aligns with organizational objectives. Solution Design: Architect complex solutions that leverage Salesforce capabilities, integrating with third-party applications and systems. Technical Oversight: Oversee the development process, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding standards, testing, and deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, developers, and product owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Governance and Compliance: Establish governance frameworks and policies to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry regulations. Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and recommend enhancements to optimize user experience and system efficiency. Mentorship and Training: Provide technical mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Innovation and Trends: Stay abreast of Salesforce innovations and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization s strategy. Crisis Management: Lead the resolution of critical system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of [X] years of experience in Salesforce architecture and design, with a strong track record of successful implementations. Multiple Salesforce certifications (eg, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Salesforce Certified Application Architect) are required. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce products, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Lightning. Extensive experience with Salesforce integration patterns, data modeling, and API development. Strong proficiency in Salesforce development tools (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components) and experience with CI/CD practices. Proven ability to manage large-scale projects with cross-functional teams in an agile environment. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise-level Salesforce implementations in a [specific industry, if applicable]. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools specific to Salesforce (eg, Git, Jenkins). Knowledge of complementary technologies (eg, AWS, Azure, ETL tools) and their integration with Salesforce.