Lightera · 1 month ago
Sales Force Architect - Senior Administrator
Norcross, GA, 30071, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expLightera is seeking a Salesforce Solutions Architect to lead our global sales automation practice. The role involves designing and implementing capabilities within the Salesforce ecosystem to address organizational challenges and collaborating closely with the sales team to ensure successful implementations.
Responsibilities
Lead the Global IT Salesforce team, defining strategic direction and ensuring alignment with business objectives
Architect and design robust Salesforce solutions that support global sales and marketing teams and align with industry best practices
Partner with senior stakeholders to gather and interpret business requirements, translating them into scalable, effective technical solutions
Provide thought leadership, technical expertise, and guidance on Salesforce best practices across the organization
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high satisfaction
Lead requirements-gathering sessions, provide level-of-effort estimates, and develop business cases outlining benefits, risks, and expected outcomes
Serve as the global technical lead and subject matter expert for Salesforce programs, owning solution direction and delivery outcomes
Translate business needs into well-architected Salesforce solutions that maximize platform capabilities
Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members
Experiment with, pilot, and scale new Salesforce and partner technologies
Coach and develop junior technical and functional staff
Maintain and expand professional knowledge of Salesforce and related technologies through continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Experience with Salesforce Mobile SDK
Experience with Consumer Goods (CG) Cloud or Field Service Lightning
Active Salesforce Developer or Architect certification
Strong leadership and influence skills, with the ability to guide stakeholders toward solutions aligned with business and program goals
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to pivot quickly as priorities shift and to design solutions in dynamic environments
Ability to operate effectively in unstructured situations and build consensus around Salesforce-based solutions. Strong facilitation skills are essential
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Salesforce architecture, development, and leadership roles
Salesforce certifications: Certified Technical Architect (CTA) required
Extensive hands-on experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Lightning Experience
Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and integration tools such as MuleSoft or Informatica
Strong understanding of Salesforce data modeling, security, and performance optimization
Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex Salesforce programs
Results-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Preferred
Salesforce Certified Application Architect
Salesforce Certified System Architect
Benefits
An open, collaborative culture with intellectually challenging opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
Hybrid work environment (remote/office).
Strong commitment to work-life balance.
A dynamic, diverse, and multicultural workplace.
Company
Lightera
Lightera was created through the integration of Furukawa Electric Group’s optical fiber business units, including the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS LLC, and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A.
5001-10000 employees
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