Senior Salesforce Platform Architect :: W2 Only

Aorton Inc - Englewood, CO

Full-time - Senior

Englewood, CO

About the position

The Senior Salesforce Platform Architect will play a crucial role in supporting Digital initiatives by developing essential external customer self-service and internal team capabilities for a global organization. This position involves leading the design and implementation of scalable Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and extensible Salesforce solutions that align with business requirements and best practices.
• Architect end-to-end Salesforce solutions, including data model design, system integrations, custom development, and security considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline development processes, enhance productivity, and maximize the value of Salesforce investments.
• Provide technical expertise and professional experience to assist the team in planning, estimation, and scheduling tasks.
• Work with Solution Architect to define end-to-end solutions.
• Gather requirements, analyze business needs, and translate them into Salesforce solution requirements.
• Contribute to leadership of the technical team's work on the Salesforce CRM platform, coaching and establishing best practices to assure quality solutions.
• Determine process improvements and develop new processes by collaborating with the team and architects.
• Resolve complex issues by recommending and employing practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.
• Remain current on new technologies; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary working with the team and architects.
• Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management.
• Oversee platform stewardship across the enterprise, including performance optimization, system monitoring, and platform documentation.

Requirements

• 7+ years Salesforce Experience
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce APIs, and declarative customization tools.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing Salesforce integrations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and ETL tools.
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce data modeling, schema design, and data migration techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Experience leading the development of critical customer-facing websites.
• Working experience and knowledge of end-to-end system delivery from design, development, integrations, data migration, transition into production operations.
• Proficient in data modeling, design patterns, and Salesforce platform org limitations.
• Broad experience designing, programming, and implementing large enterprise systems.
• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems or related fields/experience
• Familiarity with Salesforce DX, Copado, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems such as Git is a plus.
• Relevant Certifications: Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, Application Architect, System Architect and Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
• Experience in the B2B and B2C software support domain (e.g., self-service approaches, customer-facing support capabilities via applications and/or portals/websites)
• Vendor management (primary contact to drive results of a blended team)
• Management of a technology team a plus
• Project/Program management experience a plus
• Aviation experience a plus