Salesforce Technical Architect

Scope 

Owens & Minor is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Salesforce Technical Architect to join our team. This senior-level position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Salesforce solutions that align with our business objectives and technical requirements. This position will be remotely based in India. 

Responsibilities 

Aspects of what we need 

Architecture Design: 

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and developers to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable Salesforce architecture 

• Design and document Salesforce solutions, including data models, integration architectures, security models, and deployment strategies 

• Ensure that the proposed architecture adheres to best practices, industry standards, and Salesforce guidelines 

• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams on architectural decisions 

Solution Implementation: 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team during the implementation of Salesforce solutions. 

• Oversee the implementation of complex Salesforce features, such as custom objects, Apex code, Visualforce pages, Lightning components, and flows. 

• Ensure the quality and performance of the implemented solutions through code reviews, testing, and optimization. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Salesforce with other systems and external data sources 

Technical Governance: 

• Establish and maintain technical governance processes, standards, and best practices for Salesforce development and deployment 

• Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements 

• Develop and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes 

• Provide guidance and training to the development team on Salesforce best practices and emerging technologies 

Performance Monitoring and Optimization: 

• Monitor and optimize the performance of Salesforce solutions, including data storage, queries, and batch processes 

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, implement caching strategies, and optimize data retrieval and processing 

• Conduct regular health checks and audits to ensure the stability and efficiency of the Salesforce environment 

Project Management: 

• Collaborate with project managers to estimate project timelines, resource requirements, and potential risks 

• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle 

• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Salesforce architecture and solution design. 

• Relevant Salesforce certifications are preferred, such as Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect, or Certified Technical Architect 

• Expert knowledge of Salesforce platform components, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, App Cloud, and Platform Developer tools 

• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce development technologies 

• Experience with integration technologies such as APIs, web services, and middleware solutions 

• Strong understanding of data modeling, database design, and data security principles 

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams 

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring development teams 

Additional Qualifications 

Deep understanding of the following Salesforce areas would be a plus 

Salesforce Cloud experience: 

• Marketing Cloud 

• Pardot 

• Commerce Cloud 

• Order Management Solution (OMS)