About the position
CGI Federal is looking for a Salesforce Architect with proven experience who can be part of a team in a dynamic and changing environment. CGI helps clients take an enterprise approach to accelerate and maximize their return on technology investments through relevant applied innovation. The Salesforce Architect is responsible for designing robust Salesforce Government CRM solution for our federal client's mission critical objectives. They will work as a trusted advisor to our federal clients and help architect the most efficient solutions that meet our client's business needs. They will work closely with the client domain SME's, Lead Solution Architect (SA), and security team to understand the overall project parameters. This role includes client relationship management and executive communication. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Work with team and federal clients to create proof of concept solutions for the overall and individual components to validate Salesforce CRM solution architecture.
- Review existing solution architecture and refine further.
- Refine product backlog as part of the overall solution architecture effort.
- Own the design of Salesforce platform solution, as well as integration design.
- Supervise the configuration, quality assurance, testing, and deployment of Salesforce.
- Collaborative project and workstream planning.
- Automate processes using Salesforce automation tools, such as Process Builder, Workflows, Formulas, Flow, Assignment Rules, E-mail Alerts.
- Collaborate with team members and other departments in defining business requirements for optimal use of Salesforce functionality.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement and functional gaps in Salesforce Applications.
- Create and maintain technical documentation including process documentation, naming and commenting conventions and Salesforce policies/procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field preferred.
- 8+ years overall technical professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience with Salesforce architecture.
- Minimum Salesforce certified: Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, Salesforce Architecture certifications.
- Strong understanding of Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components.
- Familiarity with Salesforce development best practices and design patterns.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Federal Government and Healthcare sectors, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive insurance options.
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan.
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
- Wellness and Well-being programs.
