Salesforce Technical Architect (SAF Hero Care)

**Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.** **_By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_** **Join usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!** **Job Description:** **WHY CHOOSE US?** _As one of the nations premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity._ **_Work where your career is a force for good._** _We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference._ _The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Womens Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions._ _At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!_ **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:** We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Salesforce Technical Architect to join our dynamic team. As a Salesforce Technical Architect at American Red Cross, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and other Salesforce platforms to help us advance our mission of providing Humanitarian Services. You will leverage your extensive technical expertise and experience to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our business requirements. **The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States with a preference to work East Coast hours.** **WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):** Provide thought leadership in applying technology to transform our service delivery. Lead the technical design and architecture of Salesforce solutions, ensuring best practices and scalability. Develop and implement customized Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and other Salesforce technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers. Integrate Salesforce with external systems and third-party applications using APIs and middleware. Ensure data security, integrity, and governance within the Salesforce environment. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring optimal performance and user experience. Stay up-to-date with Salesforce releases, features, and best practices, and proactively recommend improvements. Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support. _Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge._ _Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas._ **WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications)** : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development and architecture. Strong expertise in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and other Salesforce platforms. Expert in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce integration patterns. ** Salesforce Application Architect or similar advanced certifications (e.g., System Architect, Technical Architect) REQUIRED.** Proven experience in leading and delivering complex Salesforce projects. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). **+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++** **PAY INFORMATION:** **The starting annual salary range for this position is $150K - $170K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.** **Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**** **This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.** **BENEFITS FOR YOU:** **We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.** ** Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans** ** Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts** ** PTO + Holidays** ** 401K with up to 5% Match** ** Paid Family Leave** ** Employee Assistance Programs** ** Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term** ** Service Awards and Recognition** ***LI-EH1** **IND123** **_Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day._** _The American Red Cross is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._ ? AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS (https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service) partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday (https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html) to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)