Salesforce FSC Architect (must be local to Tysons Corner, VA)

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Tysons, VA

385d • $185,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Salesforce FSC Architect role at Cognizant involves engineering, architecting, and delivering high-quality solutions for clients using Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and other Salesforce products. The architect will lead delivery teams, ensuring enterprise-standard implementations that leverage the full capabilities of the Salesforce platform, while also mentoring team members and collaborating with functional teams to optimize solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience developing Salesforce customizations (Apex/VF), integrations, and implementing data migrations.
• At least 6 years of experience creating technical architecture for complex Salesforce implementations.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in banking and insurance, is required.
• Demonstrated ability in technology implementation for full life-cycle enterprise software projects (minimum 5 years).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 16 years of work experience).
• Experience collaborating with medium to large firms on cloud computing issues (storage, SaaS, multi-tenant computing, etc.).
• Familiarity with multiple implementation standards and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as APEX and Visual Force.
• Experience with ANT and Eclipse tools for IDE work.
• Salesforce.com Application and System Architect certifications.

Nice To Haves

• FSC certification is preferred.
• Certifications in Salesforce Application Architect, PD1/PD2, App Developer, Sales/Service Cloud consultant.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Tech Architects focused on driving optimized solutions for FSC clients leveraging Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, Salesforce Data Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
• Collaborate with the functional team to determine the best implementation approach, balancing declarative and programmatic solutions.
• Handle technical issues raised by less experienced team members.
• Serve as the technical authority on the Salesforce platform, including security, integration, data migration, and other solution components for Life Sciences.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide periodic feedback, and perform annual reviews to guide team performance.
• Assist with sales initiatives by providing leads, developing scopes/SOW, solutions, and price estimates.
• Mentor Salesforce practice team members and take on leadership roles to enhance the practice's capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees