Salesforce Architect

$162,240 - $166,400/Yr

Eclaro - Albany, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Albany, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

ECLARO is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Architect to join their team in Albany, NY. This role is critical for designing and implementing Salesforce solutions that align with business needs, providing technical leadership, and ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders throughout the Salesforce implementation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements.
• Lead the architecture and design of Salesforce platform-based implementations, integrating with external systems as needed.
• Develop architectural blueprints and roadmap strategies to achieve a high-performing, low-maintenance system.
• Apply deep understanding of Salesforce best practices, rules, and limitations to ensure optimal system performance and user experience.
• Recommend and implement Salesforce best practices in security, governance, data management, and custom development.
• Provide technical oversight and hands-on leadership during Salesforce implementations, ensuring the system aligns with business goals.
• Guide developers, administrators, and implementation teams on key architectural decisions.
• Manage and review the execution of Salesforce configurations, customizations, workflows, and integrations.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective Salesforce solutions.
• Work closely with project managers, developers, and other technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Stay current with Salesforce updates and continuously look for opportunities to enhance system performance, scalability, and security.
• Drive the adoption of new Salesforce features and functionalities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Salesforce for the internal team and external partners.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge-sharing within the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce, including at least 3 years in an architect role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale Salesforce solutions.
• Experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Platform capabilities.
• Strong background in Salesforce integration with third-party applications and legacy systems.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture and security best practices.
• Expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce development technologies.
• Proficiency in data modeling, workflows, validation rules, and automation within Salesforce.
• Experience with Salesforce API integration and tools like Mulesoft, Heroku, or other middleware platforms.
• Salesforce Architect certification (e.g., Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect) preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• Experience with Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and project management tools.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO