Salesforce Lead Architect

As a Salesforce Lead Architect, you will spearhead our Salesforce projects, ensuring that our solutions align perfectly with business needs and are executed with architectural best practices. You will play a critical role in designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions while leading a team of developers and collaborating with stakeholders to maximize the potential of Salesforce technology. Key Responsibilities: - Design and architect high-quality Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements and are scalable, maintainable, and secure. - Lead the development and implementation of Salesforce projects from concept through deployment. - Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and clients to refine project specifications and to create innovative solutions. - Conduct systems integration within Salesforce and between Salesforce and external systems. - Mentor and guide a team of Salesforce developers and junior architects. - Maintain a current understanding of Salesforce technology updates, trends, and best practices. - Ensure the delivery of projects on time and within budget, managing risks and responding to challenges as they arise. - Develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform to support critical business functions and meet project objectives. - Handle all administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports and dashboards, workflows, and other routine tasks. Required Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent. - Has 2-3 years of experience as a Salesforce Architect (or Lead) with strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and functionality. - Has more than 5 years of experience in the Salesforce-related roles. - Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or similar. - Proficient with Salesforce technologies, including Apex, VisualForce, Lightning, and Salesforce APIs. - Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams. - Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams. - Experience with integration technologies and database applications such as SQL, SOAP, REST, JSON, etc. Originally posted on Himalayas