Salesforce Lead Architect

As a Salesforce Lead Architect, you will spearhead our Salesforce projects, ensuring that our solutions align perfectly with business needs and are executed with architectural best practices. You will play a critical role in designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions while leading a team of developers and collaborating with stakeholders to maximize the potential of Salesforce technology.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect high-quality Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements and are scalable, maintainable, and secure.

Lead the development and implementation of Salesforce projects from concept through deployment.

Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and clients to refine project specifications and to create innovative solutions.

Conduct systems integration within Salesforce and between Salesforce and external systems.

Mentor and guide a team of Salesforce developers and junior architects.

Maintain a current understanding of Salesforce technology updates, trends, and best practices.

Ensure the delivery of projects on time and within budget, managing risks and responding to challenges as they arise.

Develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform to support critical business functions and meet project objectives.

Handle all administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports and dashboards, workflows, and other routine tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent.

Has 2-3 years of experience as a Salesforce Architect (or Lead) with strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and functionality.

Has more than 5 years of experience in the Salesforce-related roles.

Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or similar.

Proficient with Salesforce technologies, including Apex, VisualForce, Lightning, and Salesforce APIs.

Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams.

Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.

Experience with integration technologies and database applications such as SQL, SOAP, REST, JSON, etc.

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