Salesforce Solution Architect

Responsibility.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 includeDefining solution architecture Solution architects design and document the overall architecture of technology solutions ensuring alignment with business objectives and requirementsGathering requirements, they collaborate with stakeholders such as business project managers and end-users to understand their needs and gather requirements for the technology solutionTechnology 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 compatibilityTechnical guidance They provide technical expertise and guidance to development teams helping them implement the solution effectively and troubleshoot any issuesEnsuring 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 vulnerabilitiesRisk 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 project's successContinuous 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 practicesEffective 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 projectA 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 improvementWorking together with stakeholders to comprehend their needs and requirementsDeveloping and maintaining architectural standards and best practicesIdentifying and mitigating potential risks and issues related to the solutionParticipating in the continuous improvement of the solution and its componentsSupervise and assist with database design configuration and integration mappingGood understanding of Salesforce data model data architecture and data managementUnderstanding of key salesforce architectural concepts eg API governor limits and test coverage and how they influence designDeep understanding of integration technologies such as SOAP and REST APIsGood knowledge and understanding of Platform Events Apex Triggers Apex Queueable Jobs Batch Jobs and ObjectField RelationshipsKnowledge of salesforce eco system to assist with leveraging the salesforce platform for business needsDevelop Proof of concepts projects to validate new architecture and solutionsProficiency in understanding and writing SOQL statements debug skillsShould have a good understanding of Salesforce security modelExperience in detailing business processes and wireframing system designs using process flow tools and making recommendations for future stateUnderstanding of middleware solutions like Kafka MuleSoft etc.Document solution designsQualificationsA bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related field10 years of experience in software development systems engineering or business analyst role5 years of strong operational experience with SalesForcecom preferredStrong knowledge of various technologies platforms and architectural patternsExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with cross functional teams Solution architects must collaborateSkillsSalesforce-Architecture