Senior Technical Architect

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryCustomer Success GroupJob DetailsWe’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good– you’ve come to the right place.The Technical Architect is responsible for successfully designing and leading the delivery of cloud based solutions and technologies. These technologies include--but are not necessarily limited to Salesforce.com products and APIs, Apex/Visualforce, Lightning, Amazon Web Services, Heroku, mobile development technologies, and integration/ETL technologies. It also requires that the Technical Architect maintain an ongoing comprehensive understanding of the cloud-computing ecosystem. Technical Architects typically will specialize in a salesforce platform (e.g. Force.com (Sales, Service, Community, IoT, Einstein Clouds), Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud) but ability to develop solutions cross-cloud is becoming more critical. ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with Delivery Managers, Functional Solution Architects and directly with clients to architect technology solutions to meet client needs.Designing transformational technical solutions and working directly with customers to meet their business requirements in accordance with industry best practicesLeading and mentor the development team on the project.Enforcing sound development practices and ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions.Serving as a trusted advisor to the client.Working collaboratively and having very strong communications skills, especially in teaching complex concepts, and creative, prescriptive thinkingIdentifying and leading internal strategic initiatives to grow the consulting practice; serving as an active contributor to the overall knowledge base and expertise of the community.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:Experience in developing technology solutions.Experience in managing external client projects in positions of increasing responsibility in the delivery of business consulting and systems development.Specializes in capturing and analyzing information and designing comprehensive solutions that are flexible and adaptable the client's needs.Relevant salesforce platform development experienceRelevant salesforce certificationsExperience being responsible for team members.Detail-oriented individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies.Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.Cutting edge innovator who continually studies new technologies and functionality, and is involved in projects that push the capabilities of existing technologies.Travel to client site (average of 50%), but may be higher or lower based on the client engagement.Leadership Qualities:PASSION: Passionate about Customer SuccessBEGINNERS MIND: Always learning; approaches each interaction with open mind; great listener and hands-onTHOUGHT LEADER: Strong point of view and executive presence. Confident, but not arrogant, great storytellerLEADERSHIP: Self-aware and strategic thinker; proficient at building strong relationshipsCOMMUNICATOR: Speaks and writes with clarity, brevity, and purpose; explains area of expertise clearly and confidently to others; influences and engages C-Level with authority and confidenceSTORYTELLER: Confidently and effectively facilitates and presents; ably defends point-of-view; keeps audiences engaged and delivers a clear and memorable messageTEAM PLAYER: Proficient at collaboration and working with members of a teamURGENCY: Ability to move fast and drive business value and resultsOHANA: Embodies Aloha culture; a team player that everyone enjoys working with and has a generous heartTRUST: Trusts the company’s core values; shows integrity, transparency, and reliabilityADAPTABLE: Excels in high levels of uncertainty and changeCOMMUNITY CHAMPION: Leads internal initiatives; actively contributes to the Community’s knowledge and resource baseAccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. 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