Salesforce Technical Architect - Convergenz

Contributions: 

• Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high quality business solutions on the SFDC platform based on industry best practices as well as business needs
• Manage the process of implementing improvements and new functionality in SFDC applications
• Deliver support and solutions for break/fix issues
• Communicate and collaborate with other technical resources and stakeholders regarding status, technical issues and creative solutions
• Perform Salesforce administration (create accounts / profiles, defining fields, updating layouts, reports, dashboards etc.) and development
• Ability to support Salesforce.com configuration tasks such as field/page updates, workflows, automated approvals
• Support data migration related analysis, manipulation, and load activities for system cutover and SFDC go-live
• Handle numerous projects/priorities using proven project management methodologies and sound development practices to ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions
• Monitor Salesforce.com usage for compliance
• Maintain security for Salesforce.com data
• Interface with business analysts and technical staff and be responsible for delivering complete work products
• Implement App Exchange platforms
• Research integration issues and work closely with team members on operations and development staff
• Research and development of new Salesforce.com prototypes and applications
• Research and keep current on force.com technologies and communicate trends and future needs to leadership
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of applications
• Build client trust and respect, establish client relationships, and develop rapport with client
• Participate and engage in all team meetings
• Document best practices and operational procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of experience with Salesforce development
• 3+ years of experience with Salesforce implementation 
• 12+ years total experience
• Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com data structure and understanding of how to leverage the tool to meet complex process and reporting requirements
• Must have proven knowledge and practical application of Visualforce, APEX programming, Force.com APIs, and Web Service
• Eligible to obtain and maintain and government Public Trust security clearance
• Salesforce development and implementation experience.
• At minimum hold current Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications 
• Experience with Java-based applications 
• Experience with VSCode with Salesforce DX and Git version control 
• Experience delivering Salesforce projects using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with Salesforce Development and Deployment Tools 
• Experience leading, mentoring, and overseeing the work of junior developers
• Experience with Communities and Flows 
• Experience with declarative configuration, Apex development, and Lightening development
• Able to translate user stories into working software with minimal oversight

 Preferred Skills:

• Unique combination of being business-minded and highly analytical while also having a strong and deep technical background in Salesforce.com
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver results with aggressive timelines
• Able and willing to work independently and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, verbal and written to both technical and non-technical audiences that are in a geographically dispersed environment (conference calls, Skype, face-to-face)
• Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and analysis
• Take initiative to recommend process improvements and demonstrate creative thinking
• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to grasp concepts quickly
• Demonstrate sharp, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification