Job Description
JOB TITLE: Salesforce (SFDC) Architect

Basic Function: Please note that this is a contract opportunity. This positon is responsible for building/developing Salesforce application logic/functionalities. The Salesforce developer will work with business partners within company and the IT Business Analyst and Salesforce Administrator who serve as liaisons between the IT organization and the business unit, to understand business functions, processes, operations, business requirements, technical requirements, and business rules in order to develop solutions to meet the business needs.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews and clarifies current system capabilities, workflow, and limitations
• Reviews and clarifies functional and non-functional requirements
• Reviews and/or develops technical requirements
• Develops and/or enhances application and database components of Salesforce system
• Responsible for designing new Salesforce solutions and developing effective implementation and back out plans
• Coordinates the installation of updates/changes to Salesforce programs and system
  
• Develops custom integration solutions including enhancements to major interfaces
• Participates as necessary in the development of test cases, test scenarios, and test plans to support business requirement
• Responsible for building functionality by creating Salesforce triggers and creating Visual force or Apex pages based on the requirements of the customer
• Contributes towards building customized applications by making the best use of point-and-click capabilities of the Salesforce platform
• Responsible for controlling the implausible adaptability of Salesforce CRM application programming interfaces (API) for integration of information and processes so that all the systems within the CRM can communicate efficiently
• Responsible for adding value to the project in all phases -definition, development, and deployment
• Researches, evaluates and recommends new tools and applications for use
• Identifies and implements changes, modifications, monitoring, and testing according to approved business requirements
  
• Provides training/knowledge transfer to other IT staff on functionality developed or enhanced
  

Soft Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in the business areas of manufacturing and/or sales
• Highly analytical with a natural curiosity about technology and the ability to consume and process large amounts of information
• Ability to develop solutions requiring analysis and research
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and customer-facing skills
• Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to the organizations culture
• Ability to cultivate an understanding of what the business is trying to achieve while working with a standard technology stack to define effective and efficient solutions
• Proven ability to deliver projects within short timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present findings or challenges to all levels of staff and management
• Ability to work on one or more projects as a project team member; may coach more junior technical staff
• Ability to work in decentralized team and communicate using virtual communications tools (phone, conferencing, web meetings)
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance and be a self-starter; takes actions to achieve goals; proactive
  

Technical Skills:
Development experience with the following Salesforce products: oSales Cloud in both Classic & Lightning modes
oPartner Community
oService Cloud
oPardot
oData.Com
oField Service
oMy Trailhead
oIoT
oCPQ

• Salesforce Developer Certification (DEV 401) and Salesforce Administrator (ADM 201) certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing custom Salesforce applications and analytics
• Knowledge of computer programming, systems analysis, and design principles and practices
• Experience with Salesforce integration technology
• Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge
  

Education: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field from four-year College or University.

Experience: 5 to 7 years of IT work experience in software development, installation and modification in an online environment. Salesforce Developer Certification and Salesforce Administrator Certification preferred. Experience in the business areas of manufacturing and/or sales preferred but not required.Equal Opportunity



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