Salesforce Technical Architect (Cross-cloud)

at  Horizontal Digital

Horizontal Digital is an experience-forward consultancy. So, what does this mean? We help organizations meet ever-increasing customer expectations and set the bar higher in the process. And we deliver on this promise by putting customers at the absolute center of everything we do, helping them build stronger possibilities with our clients in the process.
Our solutions are driven by strategy, creativity, and execution — and powered by Sitecore, Salesforce, and other enterprise platforms. Get a deeper look at our expertise with some sample case studies.
But enough about us. Let’s talk about you.
Do you love learning about technology, having fun while you work, and delivering exceptional client outcomes? If so, this might be the role for you!

Client and Technical Delivery (80%)

• Work closely with Project Managers, Functional Consultants, and clients to architect technology solutions on the Salesforce platform and extended technology stack (Marketing Cloud, MuleSoft, Heroku, etc.) to meet client needs and ensure the platform/product(s) are leveraged efficiently and the go-forward solution is easy to maintain and meets best practices.
• Identify business needs design transformational technical solutions and work directly with customers to meet their business requirements following industry best practices.
• Become a trusted advisor to our clients and facilitate ongoing communications and guiding efforts to manage and exceed client expectations.
• Document technical processes and run analysis between current and future states.
• Collaborate with other architects and team members to detail, design, document, understand and/or deliver specifically technical specifications and solutions
• Document architecture process flow, data flow, integration flow, and architecture diagrams using visualization applications such as MS Visio, Lucid chart, or diagramming tools within Google Slides and PowerPoint
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales/pre-sales, engineering, other solution teams, etc.) to help customers maximize the value of their Salesforce Industry products and services.
• Designing cross-cloud automation solutions by utilizing a thorough understanding of various cloud platform integrations (AWS, Azure etc.) with Salesforce
• Responsible for the technical solution design, data feed, development, and support of cross-cloud Salesforce projects. The candidate must demonstrate progressive leadership in the full life cycle of the software development environment
• Leading and mentoring the development teams on the project
• Responsible for ensuring that the system accurately meets the defined expectations of the business, ensuring that proper testing is implemented, and performance requirements are closely monitored by working with the development teams
• Responsible for creating and delivering, in a timely and accurate fashion, integrations with CRMs and workflow solutions. Knowledge of Salesforce/Apex, Force, Visualforce, and J2EE technologies is a plus

Salesforce Technology Practice Development (20%)

• Articulate Horizontal Digital Salesforce practice capabilities, offerings, and value propositions.
• Advocate and implement best practice development methodology to drive quality delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Develop POCs or help customers and partners with complex coding tasks.
• Drive practice thought leadership, offerings, and innovative approach to solutions on behalf of clients.
• Participate in practice events and training (internal or external).
• Lead and manage a team of consultants.
• Mentor associate delivery team members in related activities.
• Maintain industry and ecosystem knowledge and certifications.
• Stay current on technical learning and trends.
• Lead the expansion of existing practice capabilities into emerging technologies within our core competencies.
• Provide leadership oversight and delivery governance to team member’s projects & programs.