Salesforce Technical Architect

Who we are

OSF is an innovative and prominent Salesforce-exclusive transformation partner. As a trusted member of the Salesforce family, OSF has received significant investments, including Salesforce Ventures, and has established itself as a leading partner. Our distinctiveness lies in being a global consulting and delivery partner for Salesforce, equipped to provide comprehensive advisory support across the entire Salesforce customer 360 platform. Our primary focus is to assist clients in envisioning and reshaping their future by embracing new possibilities (\’do something new\’) or swiftly progressing their Salesforce journey (\’do something now\’).

Job Description

• Define and maintain the architectural frameworks/patterns, processes, standards, and guidelines related to systems, business, or data architecture, with a focus on Core and Data Cloud solutions.
• Translate business requirements into system qualities and repeatable design strategies and patterns, such as adaptability, scalability, availability, and security. Lead and guide the technical team in the development of project architectures, ensuring consistency with the initial design and alignment with Core and Data Cloud best practices.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods that are compatible with Core and Data Cloud technologies. Oversee progress of the development team to ensure consistency with initial design and adherence to architectural standards.
• Provide technical leadership and support to software development teams. Conduct code reviews and provide critical guidance in system design and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on Core and Data Cloud integration.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and new design approaches; provide guidance on their adoption within the organization. Collaborate with project managers and other staff members to develop budgets and timelines for solutions.
• Assess the business impact that certain technical choices may have on a client\’s business processes. Lead and mentor a team of developers and architects, providing guidance and support to ensure effective solution delivery.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure clear communication of project goals and progress. Coordinate team efforts to align with project timelines and business objectives. Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Competencies

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role, with a strong background in software architecture and development, particularly in Core and Data Cloud environments. Experience in designing and implementing complex software solutions, with a focus on Core and Data Cloud technologies.
• Experience working with at least one of the cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including designing and deploying applications in a cloud environment, or hands-on experience with the Salesforce platform. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, with a strong understanding of Agile principles and practices. Experience with integrating various systems and technologies, including APIs, web services, and middleware solutions, with a focus on Core and Data Cloud compatibility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, patterns, and best practices. Proficiency in software engineering tools and software development lifecycle. Ability to document requirements and specifications.
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor the development team. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Basic project management skills to help coordinate and manage project timelines and deliverables. Ability to identify potential risks in architectural decisions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Capability to negotiate technical solutions and compromises with stakeholders to meet business objectives. Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and methodologies as they emerge in the industry.
• Understanding of customer needs and the ability to design solutions that enhance user experience. Ability to understand the business context and align technical solutions with business goals.

OSF Digital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where you can bring your whole self to work. Join an inclusive and passionate community of professionals who help bring about digital transformation for businesses around the world. At OSF Digital, we welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or any other protected category in any of the jurisdictions in which we conduct business.