Salesforce Solution Architect

Description

A successful solution architect must possess a diverse set of skills including technical expertise business acumen and strong communication abilities Some of the key skills required for this role include

Defining solution architecture Solution architects design and document the overall architecture of technology solutions ensuring alignment with business objectives and requirements

Gathering requirements They collaborate with stakeholders such as business project managers and endusers to understand their needs and gather requirements for the technology solution

Technology evaluation and selection Solution architects assess various technologies and platforms to determine the most suitable options for the solution considering factors such as cost performance and compatibility

Technical guidance They provide technical expertise and guidance to development teams helping them implement the solution effectively and troubleshoot any issues

Ensuring performance scalability and security Solution architects must ensure that the technology solution meets the necessary performance scalability and security standards addressing any potential risks or vulnerabilities

Risk identification and mitigation They are responsible for identifying potential risks and issues related to the solution and taking appropriate steps to mitigate them ensuring the projects success

Continuous improvement Solution architects actively seek opportunities for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the technology solution keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices

Effective communication They must possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams such as developers project managers and business analysts ensuring a cohesive approach to the project

A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement Solution architects must ensure that the solutions they design meet performance scalability and security requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement

Working together with stakeholders to comprehend their needs and requirements

Developing and maintaining architectural standards and best practices

Identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues related to the solution

Participating in the continuous improvement of the solution and its components

Supervise and assist with database design configuration and integration mapping

Good understanding of Salesforce data model data architecture and data management

Understanding of key salesforce architectural concepts eg API governor limits and test coverage and how they influence design

Deep understanding of integration technologies such as SOAP and REST APIs

Good knowledge and understanding of Platform Events Apex Triggers Apex Queueable Jobs Batch Jobs and ObjectField Relationships

Knowledge of salesforce eco system to assist with leveraging the salesforce platform for business needs

Develop Proof of concepts projects to validate new architecture and solutions

Proficiency in understanding and writing SOQL statements debug skills

Should have a good understanding of Salesforce security model

Experience in detailing business processes and wireframing system designs using process flow tools and making recommendations for future state

Understanding of middleware solutions like Kafka MuleSoft etc

Document solution designs

Responsibilities

• A bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field
• 10 years of experience in software development systems engineering or business analyst role
• 5 years of strong operational experience with SalesForcecom preferred
• Strong knowledge of various technologies platforms and architectural patterns
• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams Solution architects must collaborate