Salesforce Technical Architect 

Job Description 

Why work at Southpoint Consulting Inc.? We are not just a consultancy; since 2009 we have been a family of creative minds, solution providers, and catalysts for change. We are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and enabling federal IT programs to excel. Our commitment to quality and our drive to create an impact distinguishes us in the consulting industry. What is our secret? A collaboration of top-notch talent, passion, and a whole lot of determination! 

At the core of our company is our value system. Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Transparency and Excellence form the foundation for everything we do.

What You Will Get To Do: 

As a Salesforce Technical Architect, you'll be at the helm of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT systems that drive our clients' success. You'll collaborate with a talented team to shape the future of business technology. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Craft secure, high-quality Salesforce solutions tailored to business needs. 

• Lead continuous improvement efforts using agile methodologies. 

• Guide development teams in enhancing Salesforce applications and integrations. 

• Analyze and optimize business processes for efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Inspire and mentor junior staff, fostering their professional growth. 

• Innovate by developing Salesforce prototypes and applications. 

• Stay ahead of Salesforce releases and advise on their impacts. 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, establishing Southpoint as a trusted advisor. 

• Anticipate and resolve project risks proactively. 

• Create and maintain best practices and operational procedures. 

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Salesforce SaaS platform technologies to Government customers and stakeholders. 

• Drive the creation of application and technical design documents leveraging Salesforce best practices. 

• Own the architecture and design of complex Salesforce platform solution components, ensuring they meet business expectations and security requirements. 

• Integrate Salesforce systems with internal and external systems using web-based API technologies and middleware tools like MuleSoft. 

• Demonstrate hands-on expertise with Apex, Lightning, Lightning Web Components, and mobile application development. 

• Utilize workflows, approval processes, custom objects, validation rules, formulas, process builder, flows, and Data Loader. 

• Working in collaboration with Project Manager to lead end-to-end application life cycle implementation using the Salesforce platform. 

• Lead functional and technical workshops, showcasing leadership in designing, delivering, testing, and deploying solutions. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor, driving conversations with enterprise architects and stakeholders to shape the architectural vision and roadmap. 

• Up to 10% travel may be required 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 7 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting complex Salesforce solutions. 

• Familiarity with tools like VSCode, Salesforce CLI, Jenkins, Maven, Ant, and Git. 

• Strong leadership and influence skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable architecture. 

• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and team members. 

• A drive for quality and continuous improvement in processes and software. 

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Authorized to work for any U.S. employer. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Salesforce Architect certifications (Development Lifecycle and Deployment, Integration Architecture, Data Architecture, and Management) are a plus. 

• Experience in designing and developing software components. 

• Knowledge of web development (Ajax, JavaScript, SOAP, HTTP, JS Remoting, Angular JS, CSS Bootstrap). Identify with developers what is relevant.  

• Extensive experience with system configuration and meta-data migration using Change Sets. 

• Expertise in Release Management, Source Control, and Deployment concepts and technologies like ANT, SFDC Metadata API, GitHub, and Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines. 

• Ability to integrate Salesforce systems to Single Sign-on Identity Management platforms like OKTA. 

• Experience as a Senior Architect in a mid to large-sized organization with leadership in driving organizational transformation. 

What We Offer: 

If you are a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving innovation and collaboration in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on government initiatives. 

Southpoint Consulting relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, as well as organizational and contract-specific requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $170,000 to $195,000/year.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position and is just one component of Southpoint's total compensation package for employees.  

Our benefit offerings for this position include tuition assistance and professional development, health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, company paid life and disability insurance, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, 401k with company matching, paid time off (PTO), and volunteer time off (VTO). 

Southpoint Consulting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.