Salesforce Architect

Summary

Join Caseware, a leading Fintech company, as a Salesforce Architect. Lead project teams, gathering requirements, designing solutions, and implementing configurations across various Salesforce solutions. Develop methodologies and best practices with Technology & Commercial teams. Collaborate with clients to define requirements and manage expectations. Provide technical oversight and governance for Salesforce projects. Ensure quality and adherence to design patterns through code reviews. Manage technical delivery of custom development, integrations, and data migrations. Guide application and integration development best practices. Proactively manage risks and drive issues to resolution. Caseware offers a collaborative culture, flexible work options, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• 6+ years CRM experience, the majority specifically with Salesforce
• Expert level understanding of the Salesforce product suite, including Sales, Service, Community, Marketing, and Community Clouds
• Experience of relevant AppExchange platforms
• Strong knowledge and experience of Salesforce development and configuration
• Understanding of systems architecture and ability to design scalable performance-driven solutions
• Understanding of key design patterns and large data volume limitations and best practices
• Understanding of data sharing and visibility considerations and how these play into platform architecture
• Familiarity with platform authentication patterns (SAML, SSO, OAuth)
• Knowledge of data integration tools and experience integrating Salesforce with different business systems (ETL, CPQ, marketing automation, reporting, etc.)
• Strong understanding of environment management, release management, code versioning best practices, and deployment methodologies (such as Github, Copado, AutoRabit)
• Expert level experience defining the system architecture landscape, identifying gaps between current and desired end-states, and delivering a comprehensive solution that will enable achievement of the desired business outcomes
• Development experience with Apex, Visualforce, Aura Components, and Lightning Web Components
• Strong background in design/development of large web-based or client server systems, or complete software product lifecycle exposure
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design and database design
• Active Salesforce certifications or ability to achieve relevant certifications upon hire
• Excellent client-facing and oral communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Sponsorship is not available for this role

Responsibilities

• Leads the technical and integration workstreams within the overall program
• Partners with the Engagement Lead and Project Manager on the overall quality of the deliverables and adherence to program status and budget
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to define requirements, deliverables, and set and manage expectations
• Translate business requirements into well architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform
• Lead technical design sessions; architect and document technical solutions aligned with client business objectives; identify gaps between client's current and desired end states
• Provide technical oversight and governance of Salesforce projects
• Follow and help define coding standards. Lead code reviews during projects to ensure quality and appropriate design patterns are followed
• Manage the technical delivery of custom development, integrations, and data migration elements of a Salesforce implementation
• Provide guidance on application and integration development best practices, Enterprise Architecture standards, functional and technical solution architecture & design, environment management, testing, and Salesforce Platform education
• Identification and pro-active management of risk areas and commitment to seeing an issue through to complete resolution

Benefits

• Innovation is at our core. We work with cutting-edge technology in accounting and financial reporting, constantly pushing the boundaries to create impactful software solutions
• We are committed to a collaborative culture, where your ideas are valued, and knowledge sharing is encouraged within a supportive, inclusive team
• Work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible work options, remote opportunities, and generous time-off policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• We offer competitive compensation, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans
• We are driven by impactful work . Your contributions directly affect how our clients manage financial processes and drive their success
• Recognition and rewards matter to us . We celebrate hard work through recognition programs, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth
• We embrace global opportunities . Work on international projects and collaborate with a diverse, global team