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.

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)