Lead Technical Architect

Demand Chain

$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years in IT, with 7+ focused on Salesforce architecture and development.
  • Experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of Salesforce products: Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Community Cloud.
  • Proficient in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
  • Strong data modeling, integration, and security best practices knowledge.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or other Salesforce architecture certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and vision for Salesforce initiatives, aligning with business strategies.
  • Lead design sessions to document solutions that meet client objectives and identify gaps.
  • Manage large scale Salesforce projects from inception to delivery.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Design scalable Salesforce solutions ensuring security and best practice optimization.
  • Stay current on Salesforce features and recommend adoption where beneficial.
  • Work with leaders and partners to prioritize initiatives and align with organizational goals.
  • Develop architectural blueprints and designs for Salesforce integrations with other systems.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices during deployment.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Access to the latest Salesforce tools and technologies.
  • Flexible work arrangements and potential for remote work.
  • Participation in strategic decision-making related to Salesforce initiatives.
Full Job Description
  • Exceptional technical aptitude
  • Strategic Leader
  • Innovative
  • Curious


Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership and vision for Salesforce initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall IT and business strategies.
  • Lead technical design sessions architect and document technical solutions aligned with client business objectives identify gaps between a customer's current and desired end states.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading large scale Salesforce initiatives from concept to delivery.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Design scalable and flexible Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements, ensure security, and adhere to best practices for platform optimization.
  • Stay updated with the latest Salesforce features, capabilities, and best practices, and recommend their adoption where applicable.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders including business leaders IT teams and external partners to understand requirements prioritize initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Develop architectural blueprints and technical designs for Salesforce implementations, including integrations with other systems.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in design, development, and deployment of Salesforce solutions
  • Communicate architectural decisions, plans, goals, and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural guidelines.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years in Salesforce architecture and development.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions.
  • Extensive experience with Salesforce platform, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Community Cloud, and custom applications.
  • Proficient in Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, integration patterns, and security best practices.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or Salesforce Certified Application Architect and System Architect (highly preferred).
  • Other relevant Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer).

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