Salesforce Sr. Solution Architect - Financial Services Cloud

Vantage Point is seeking a highly qualified Salesforce Sr. Solution Architect - Financial Services Cloud to join our 100% remote team! As the Financial Services Cloud Solutions Architect, you will play an integral role in the high satisfaction of Vantage Point's clients through the design and development of scalable, high-quality services and solutions on Financial Services Cloud. You will be responsible for owning the overall design of the technical application and recommending best practice solutions based on client business needs.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and document scalable, high-quality business solutions to be built on the Salesforce platform, specifically Financial Services Cloud.Participate in and facilitate customer requirements and solution design workshops.Capture and map business requirements to system/technical requirements and identify gaps and risks.Advise customers on the overall enterprise architecture, where Salesforce fits in, and assist in developing overall architectural strategy.Assess and make recommendations on processes, designs, operations, and testing.Understand the technical depth of the project and validate the correct resources.Manage and participate in the entire software development lifecycle.Recommend alternative approaches, analyze impacts, and provide sizing estimates.Lead design and code reviews.Analyze and mitigate bugs and issues.Lead release planning and deployment.Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing and work closely with users for user acceptance testing.Support pre-sales engagements, estimates, and solution design and can articulate what requirements have changed.Write technical specifications (for custom development, system integration, etc.) jointly with the developer team.Document build plans and delegate work to developers and consultants.Work closely with our clients to assess their current architecture and architect solutions that meet their needs.Articulate the value of recommended solutions and approach to customers.Requirements8+ years of consultant experience in a client-facing role.5+ years of Financial Services Cloud implementation experience.Strong experience leading technical requirements gathering and solution design sessions with clients.Superior experience identifying and documenting the business process and technical requirements, developing process flow analysis, data modeling, and functional design experience.Expertise in one or multiple Financial Services domains, banking (retail, commercial, investment, mortgage lending and servicing), insurance, and wealth & asset management.Experience writing user stories to capture business requirements.Experience managing a project team relevant to the delivery of the technical solution.Strong experience in enterprise-level projects using Agile software development methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.Strong experience designing or building Salesforce integrations with third-party systems.Experience with data migrations from third-party systems to Salesforce.Has familiarity and first-hand experience with third-party solutions that support vertical objectives.Strong Salesforce development and design skills including Apex, Lightning, SOQL, Flow, and other standard and advanced Salesforce automation tools.Understands all aspects of Salesforce's current and future release functionality specifically for Financial Services Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud.Understand the importance of scalability and maintainability.Understand when to use a declarative solution versus a code solution.Strong experience leading release planning and deployment.Superior experience recommending alternative approaches, analyzing impacts, and facilitating sizing estimates.Superior experience conducting unit, integration, and performance testing and participating with users for user acceptance testing to support a successful project outcome.Superior experience analyzing and mitigating bugs and issues as needed to support a successful project outcome.Experience with platform security and sharing and visibility.Strong experience leading design and code reviews.Superior experience leading release planning and deployment.Strong experience leading client training.Superior experience demoing a solution to the client.Financial Services Cloud Accreditation.Preferred QualificationsSalesforce Application Architect and System Architect Certifications.Experience with integration platforms such as Mulesoft, Boomi, or Informatica.Qualities of the Ideal CandidateThrives in a team-based, high-energy, and fast-paced environment.Service-oriented and innately driven to produce outstanding customer satisfaction and results.Enjoys discovering, learning about, and implementing new technologies.Analytical and able to logically and methodically work through problems.Strong aptitude for prioritization and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment.Possess a sense of urgency with strong organizational and follow-up skills.Demonstrates the following leadership skills:Sets deadlines for project team members.Assigns responsibilities and directs the work of project team members.Mentor, train, and guide team members.Monitors progress.Coaches and mentors.Escalates when necessary.Analyzes/Identifies areas of risk and develops plans to minimize risk.BenefitsTerm Life Insurance (100% paid for by employer)401(k) with 100% employer match (vests immediately)Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for by employer)Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysCompetitive Compensation, Flexible/Remote Work Environment, Ongoing Learning & Development, & Team CollaborationSalary Range:

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The starting pay range for this role is $145,000 - $160,000 annually.Equal Opportunity StatementVantage Point is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.