Salesforce Architect - Avanade

Key Responsibilities:

Requirement Analysis:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and understand their requirements.
• Analyze and document detailed business processes and user stories.

Solution Design:

• Design end-to-end Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives.
• Utilize Salesforce best practices to create scalable and maintainable architecture.
• Define data models, workflows, and customizations to meet business needs.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Collaborate with other architects, developers, and administrators to ensure cohesive and integrated solutions.

Customization and Configuration:

• Configure Salesforce features, such as custom objects, fields, workflows, and approval processes.
• Develop custom solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce technologies.

Integration:

• Design and implement integration solutions with third-party applications and systems.
• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure seamless data flow between Salesforce and other platforms.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices are followed.

• Perform testing and validation of developed solutions to ensure they meet business requirements.

Documentation:

• Create comprehensive technical documentation for solutions, including architecture diagrams and data models.
• Document configuration and customization changes for future reference.

Training and Support:

• Provide training and support to end-users and administrators.
• Assist in the resolution of post-implementation issues and ongoing system enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Salesforce certifications such as Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect, or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect with a track record of successful project implementations.
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, best practices, and integration techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment