Salesforce Integration Architect

Scope

Owens & Minor is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Salesforce Technical Architect to join our team. This senior-level position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Salesforce solutions that align with our business objectives and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Aspects of what we need

Architecture Design:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and developers to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable Salesforce architecture

• Design and document Salesforce solutions, including data models, integration architectures, security models, and deployment strategies

• Ensure that the proposed architecture adheres to best practices, industry standards, and Salesforce guidelines

• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams on architectural decisions

• Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems

Solution Implementation:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team during the implementation of Salesforce solutions.

• Oversee the implementation of complex Salesforce features, such as custom objects, Apex code, Visualforce pages, Lightning components, and flows.

• Ensure the quality and performance of the implemented solutions through code reviews, testing, and optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Salesforce with other systems and external data sources

Technical Governance:

• Establish and maintain technical governance processes, standards, and best practices for Salesforce development and deployment

• Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements

• Develop and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes

• Provide guidance and training to the development team on Salesforce best practices and emerging technologies

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor and optimize the performance of Salesforce solutions, including data storage, queries, and batch processes

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, implement caching strategies, and optimize data retrieval and processing

• Conduct regular health checks and audits to ensure the stability and efficiency of the Salesforce environment

Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to estimate project timelines, resource requirements, and potential risks

• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Salesforce architecture and solution design.

• Relevant Salesforce certifications are preferred, such as Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect, or Certified Technical Architect

• Expert knowledge of Salesforce platform components, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, App Cloud, and Platform Developer tools

• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce development technologies

• Experience with integration technologies such as APIs, web services, and middleware solutions

• Strong understanding of data modeling, database design, and data security principles

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring development teams

Additional Qualifications

Deep understanding of the following Salesforce areas would be a plus

Salesforce Cloud experience:

• Marketing Cloud

• Pardot

• Commerce Cloud

• Order Management Solution (OMS)