Sr. Salesforce Architect/Developer

Served With Honor • Austin, TX

77d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Salesforce Architect / Developer will have advanced technical expertise, development and code review skills, and a deep understanding of enterprise architecture. This role will excel at designing scalable Salesforce architecture, hands-on development and have a strategic vision for integrating Salesforce solutions into the broader organizational framework. This role requires close collaboration with business analysts, developers, project managers, and program managers to ensure effective architecture solutions and drive innovation within the organization. The role is responsible for mentoring, promoting architectural principles, and leading initiatives that align Salesforce solutions with corporate business objectives.

Requirements

• A deep understanding of architectural patterns, multi-org strategies, and best practices is essential for designing scalable and effective solutions
• Proficiency in integrating Salesforce with other systems and advanced custom development skills, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and how CRM systems like Salesforce fit into the bigger picture of organizational infrastructure and strategy
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks relevant to Salesforce development (e.g., Apex, Java, JavaScript)
• Thorough understanding of SaaS data models, design considerations and connected web services
• Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud (CTI, Chatbot, Chat, Knowledge Management, Omnichannel etc.)
• Good understanding of Salesforce DX, source-driven development using Git/Github or similar version control system, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery as part of DevOps process
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to mentor teams, resolve conflicts, negotiate effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment
• Strong soft skills in communication and stakeholder management to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to mentor and lead technical teams in a collaborative environment
• Strong expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience as Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Integration Lead for implementations including SFDC and at least four integration endpoints
• Extensive experience as a Solution Architect with Salesforce, including expertise in multiple clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, Einstein Analytics, Communications Cloud) and advanced technical skills
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in Salesforce development, with a focus on complex, enterprise-scale solutions
• In-depth knowledge (5 + years) of Salesforce platform architecture, configuration, and customization options

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating business applications using platforms like Mulesoft, Boomi, etc. and APIs is desired
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, web services, and API-based integrations
• Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer (I and II) and Salesforce Domain Architect certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs and collaborates with internal and partners experts in the Salesforce architecture roadmap through its lifecycle, aligning it with strategic corporate business objectives and the overall enterprise architecture
• Proactively collaborates with business analysts, developers, and project managers to ensure the architecture aligns with business requirements
• Creates and maintains comprehensive architectural documentation and artifacts
• Develops custom solutions on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other programming languages and frameworks
• Designs and optimizes data models, sharing rules, and security models to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Serves as a trusted technical advisor to the application development team
• Conducts design reviews and maintains high standards for uniformity and quality
• Identifies and resolves issues within the platform and its integrations
• Enhances the platform's scalability, stability, accuracy, speed, and efficiency
• Implements and oversees data security and protection measures
• Participates actively in Agile SDLC meetings, including standups, planning, estimation, retrospectives, and demos
• Ensures seamless data flow and interoperability between Salesforce and other enterprise systems
• Establishes and enforces coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes for Salesforce development
• Conducts code reviews, unit tests, and integration tests to validate functionality, performance, and security of Salesforce solutions
• Identifies and remediates technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and scalability issues
• Drives innovation within the Salesforce ecosystem, leveraging new Salesforce features and technologies
• Communicates complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executives effectively
• Evaluates new Salesforce features, technologies, and tools to drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Leads the integration of Salesforce with external systems and applications, leveraging APIs, middleware, and data integration tools
• Works with other team members to design and implement data migration, transformation, and synchronization strategies to support data consolidation and migration projects
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in Salesforce development best practices and methodologies
• Acts as a subject matter expert on Salesforce development and architecture, sharing insights and expertise with the broader organization
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare: PPO and HSA plans
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• Flexible Spending: Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off: 30 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Insurance: Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Family & Medical Leave: Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Other Benefits: Employee discounts, Jury Duty Pay, Time-Off to Vote, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees