Salesforce Architect
About The Position
We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flow
- Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and enterprise integration architecture (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware)
- Experience with Salesforce DevOps practices including CI/CD, version control, and sandbox management
- Knowledge of identity management (SSO, SAML, OAuth) as it relates to Salesforce
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with management, technical peers, and business stakeholders
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with the Salesforce platform, including configuration, customization, and development
- 5+ years in a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role
- Proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations
- Deep experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or Marketing Cloud
- Extensive experience leading cross-functional technical teams and managing multiple concurrent projects
Nice To Haves
- Salesforce certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect, Certified Technical Architect, Platform Developer II)
Responsibilities
- Design and architect end-to-end Salesforce solutions, including data models, security frameworks, integration architectures, and platform configurations that align with business strategy and scalability requirements (40%)
- Lead technical delivery of Salesforce projects from requirements gathering through deployment, collaborating with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and technical specifications (25%)
- Evaluate, recommend, and govern Salesforce products, AppExchange solutions, and third-party integrations; establish and enforce platform governance policies, coding standards, and best practices across the Salesforce ecosystem (20%)
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Salesforce developers and administrators; stay current with Salesforce releases, emerging features, and industry trends to drive continuous platform improvement (15%)
Benefits
- Ability to work remotely
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans, including paid Parental Leave and Bereavement.
- 401k with an employer match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays.
- Volunteer Time Off Policy (VTOP) up to 10 hours a year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
