Salesforce Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Architect to lead the design and execution of impactful integration strategies that drive seamless collaboration between Salesforce and other systems, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency across our organizational platforms. Responsibilities Design and architect end-to-end integration solutions for Salesforce, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient integration designs Define integration patterns, protocols, and standards for integrating Salesforce with various systems, both internal and external Assess and recommend integration tools, middleware, and technologies to facilitate data synchronization and communication between Salesforce and other applications Develop integration strategies and roadmaps to support the organization's overall business objectives and technology landscape Lead and guide development teams in implementing integration solutions, providing technical expertise and best practices Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of integrations Monitor and troubleshoot integration processes, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and data discrepancies Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business analysts, to ensure successful integration outcomes Stay up-to-date with the latest Salesforce integration features, updates, and industry trends, and evaluate their applicability to the organization's integration needs Provide guidance and support during the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and post-implementation support Configure and integrate Salesforce External Objects to enable real-time access to external data sources Leverage out-of-the-box (OOTB) integration capabilities of Salesforce, such as Salesforce Connect, Platform Events, and REST/SOAP APIs Document integration architectures, technical specifications, and configurations for future reference and knowledge sharing Requirements Extensive experience in designing and architecting complex integration solutions involving Salesforce Strong knowledge of Salesforce integration technologies and tools, such as MuleSoft, Informatica Cloud, Salesforce Connect, Platform Events, and RESTful APIs Proficiency in integration patterns, message formats (JSON, XML), protocols (SOAP, HTTP, FTP), and security standards (OAuth, SSL) In-depth understanding of enterprise integration patterns and best practices, including ETL, data mapping, and data synchronization Familiarity with integration challenges related to cloud platforms, on-premises systems, databases, and third-party applications Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex integration issues Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at various levels of the organization Experience in leading and guiding development teams, providing technical leadership and mentorship Salesforce certifications, such as Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer, are highly desirable Knowledge of configuring Salesforce External Objects and leveraging OOTB integration capabilities such as Canvas SDK, etc. Show more Show less