Associate Distinguished Engineer, Salesforce Architect

Summary

Join Nagarro, a global Digital Engineering company, as a Salesforce Solutions Architect / Technical Lead. You will lead the design and architecture of end-to-end Salesforce solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires extensive experience in Salesforce platforms, solution design, and system integration. You will mentor development teams, ensure system performance and security, and maintain technical documentation. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and a proven track record of successful Salesforce implementations. Nagarro offers a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• 14+ years of experience in software development, solution design, or similar roles
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale solutions
• Expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Platform tools
• Experience in system integration and leading project teams
• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and best practices
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, .NET) and databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce APIs
• Familiarity with integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, REST/SOAP APIs) and ETL solutions
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end solutions based on business requirements and technical specifications
• Create solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, data models, process automation, system integrations, and technical documentation
• Ensure scalability, security, and smooth integration with existing systems
• Provide expertise in Salesforce features, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform capabilities
• Evaluate new Salesforce features and AppExchange products for suitability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives and technology strategies
• Provide guidance on the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices
• Define architectural standards that align with organizational goals
• Act as a trusted advisor, addressing both current needs and future scalability
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure successful implementation
• Lead technical discussions and architecture reviews to ensure adherence to best practices
• Mentor and lead development teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee the integration of cloud and on-premise systems, ensuring seamless user experiences
• Monitor system performance to meet scalability, security, and reliability requirements
• Ensure data integrity and design strategies for system scalability and disaster recovery
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and integration plans
• Ensure compliance with architecture governance and industry standards
• Define and enforce coding, security, and data management standards
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring solutions meet security and compliance requirements
• Conduct regular architecture reviews and identify opportunities for improvement
• Mentor developers and administrators on Salesforce architecture and best practices
• Deliver technical documentation and user guides

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect
• Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and tools like Copado or Gearset
• Industry experience in finance, healthcare, retail, or technology (preferred)
• Exposure to Salesforce CPQ
• Certification in Agile methodologies like SCRUM