Salesforce Technical Architect

Cai - Springfield, IL

Full-time

Springfield, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As a Salesforce Technical Architect at CAI, you will play a pivotal role in leading the architectural design and framework for our large-scale projects. This full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to our innovative solutions from anywhere. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in Salesforce ecosystems, demonstrating a deep understanding of the platform's capabilities and limitations. Your expertise will be crucial in designing and implementing critical architecture solutions that not only support business requirements but also align with the company's strategic direction. In this role, you will lead Salesforce application architecture and development efforts, providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle—from conception to completion. You will evaluate existing application architecture, recommend improvements, and oversee Salesforce Administration to ensure adherence to best practices. Collaboration with stakeholders will be essential as you determine how Salesforce solutions can best support business goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a secure, scalable, and performant Salesforce architecture, while also providing guidance and mentorship to the development team to ensure the adoption of architectural standards. Staying current with Salesforce features, best practices, and implementation methodologies will be a key aspect of your role, enabling you to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization. Your leadership will not only shape the technical landscape but also foster a collaborative environment where team members can thrive and contribute to the success of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement critical architecture solutions that support business requirements and align with the company's strategic direction.
• Lead Salesforce application architecture and development efforts.
• Provide technical leadership in Salesforce projects from conception to completion.
• Evaluate existing application architecture and recommend improvements.
• Oversee the Salesforce Administration, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine how Salesforce solutions can best support business goals.
• Develop and maintain a secure, scalable, and performant Salesforce architecture.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring the adoption of architectural standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Salesforce features, best practices, and implementation methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Application Architect.
• At least 4 years of experience in Salesforce Administration.
• Proven application architect experience for a minimum of 4 years.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural design and framework for large projects or organizations.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce.com best practices and functionality.
• Salesforce certifications preferred (e.g., Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System Architect).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people at various levels within an organization.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or related field, or equivalent experience.