Salesforce Solution Architect
hace 14 días
Leeds
Salesforce Solution Architect** (Contract)\n\nDuration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)\n\nLocation: Leeds/Hybrid (2 day per week on site)\n\nRate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates\n\nRole Profile\n\nAs the Salesforce Solutions Architect, you will be a leader in driving the direction of our Salesforce platform. \n\nYou will identify the optimal solution for a business requirement , recommend a technical solution and communicate any design trade-offs whilst following Salesforce best practices, recommending implementations that adds value and is both scalable and sustainable.\n\nYou will support the development teams in delivering this roadmap, navigating challenges, putting in place the necessary standards, defining architectural patterns that will drive consistency and standardisation across the solution. \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCollaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business strategy into to a Salesforce roadmap.\nEnsure the organisation is maximising the Salesforce investment, adopting as much as the capability as possible to support marketing, relationship management and advice management activities.\nWork closely with the wider technology strategy team and architect's to influence strategic direction.\nProvide leadership and guidance to development teams ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.\nWork closely with business stakeholders, understanding how requirements can translate in to Salesforce solutions.\nDefine solutions that enables projects to meet their objectives, providing guidance to the implementation teams.\nCreate and maintain architectural (all domain areas) artefacts e.g. principles, diagrams, catalogues, standards and pattern.\nEnsure deliverables are accessible to stakeholders and the wider business (where required)\nOversee the overall Salesforce platform implementation, ensuring performance, data, security and interoperability is maintained.\nCreate and maintain a Centre of Excellence for the Salesforce platform ensuring alignment of our vision, strategy, roadmap and standards across the development teams\nLead and inspire innovation across technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving how we can adopt new capabilities and how we could adopt the platform in different ways. \n\nSkills & Experience:\n\nExtensive experience either as a Salesforce Solutions Architect, or similar, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, Salesforce based multi system architectures.\nCertifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).\nSalesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Architect or System Architect is required.\nA degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is a plus.\nComprehensive knowledge of various architectural domains, including application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration.\nLeadership qualities with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.\nStrong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. \n\nCandidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. \n\nIf you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. \n\nWe will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. \n\nPontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.\n\nAs part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.\n\nWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention