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