Salesforce Technical Solution Architect

Advanced are looking for a skilled and passionate Lead Salesforce Architect and Platform Owner. This exciting role will see the successful candidate design and build technical and scalable solutions to fit business goals during a period of transformation.

This role will require fortnightly travel to our Central Birmingham head office.

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• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, deliverables, and set and manage expectations.
• Lead technical design sessions, architecting and documenting solutions aligned with business objectives, while identifying gaps between current and desired end states.
• Follow and help define coding standards, leading code reviews to ensure quality and appropriate design patterns are followed during projects.
• Manage the technical delivery of custom development, integrations, and data migration elements of Salesforce implementations.
• Guide multi-discipline teams, both technical and non-technical, including business analysts, configurators, and developers.
• Manage multiple senior stakeholders to foster strong relationships and collaboration.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all aspects of Salesforce, providing comprehensive knowledge and guidance. Provide technical leadership to the Salesforce projects team, ensuring effective and efficient project execution.
• Oversee project management activities and coordinate with 3rd party consultants for successful project outcomes.
• Implement Architecture Governance to maintain a structured and efficient Salesforce environment.
• Establish and enforce best practices for Salesforce technical solutions, data management, and integrations.
• Lead the implementation of new Salesforce orgs, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Integrate and recommend SaaS solutions that enhance and complement Salesforce capabilities.

• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on Salesforce experience, with 3 years of demonstrated experience as a Salesforce Architect designing and successfully delivering large or transformational outcomes at an enterprise level.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and team-building skills to promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Proven experience in implementing new Salesforce orgs, demonstrating adaptability and innovation, in-depth understanding of Salesforce data structure to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Understanding of multi-cloud Salesforce solutions using the Salesforce product suite including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Communities, AppExchange, and complementary technologies
• Knowledge of data integration tools, Boomi preferred, and experience integrating Salesforce with different business systems (ETL, CPQ, marketing automation, reporting, etc.)
  Competence in SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) for effective data retrieval and manipulation.
• Familiarity with platform authentication patterns (SAML, SSO, OAuth) 
• Strong understanding of environment management, release management, code versioning best practices, and deployment methodologies. Gearset preferred.
• Extensive Apex VF Controllers and Apex Triggers development experience.
• VisualForce, XML, Javascript, Aura Components, SOQL, Salesforce CLI, HTML design and development experience.
• Understanding of Service Contracts, Docusign, CPQ and Conga.
• Skilled at creating, designing and implementing advanced Flows within Salesforce.
• Possess end-to-end knowledge of Lead to Billing processes.
• Familiarity with Agile and Kanban methodologies for project management.

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

We are one the UK’s largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. We’ve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core.

Find out more about the next steps once you’ve applied here - careers.oneadvanced.com/how-we-hire