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Western Governors University · 1 day ago

Salesforce Enterprise Architect

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $243K/yr

10+ years exp

Western Governors University (WGU) is dedicated to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. As a Salesforce Enterprise Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions that align with WGU's business objectives and drive digital transformation.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient Salesforce solutions

Design end-to-end Salesforce architectures that ensure scalability, security, and maintainability

Lead the evaluation and redesign of current Salesforce solutions

Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and design documentation

Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the SDLC

Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards

Drive continuous improvement by staying abreast of Salesforce platform updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends

Act as a subject matter expert on Salesforce platform, providing mentorship and training to team members

Collaborate with other architects and stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall enterprise architecture principles and standards

Participate in the development of roadmaps, strategies, and initiatives to enhance the Salesforce ecosystem and enterprise architecture

Qualification

Salesforce architectureSalesforce certificationsSalesforce technologiesCloud platformsEnterprise architecture principlesAPI integrationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership abilitiesProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role, with at least 10 years of experience in designing, customizing, and implementing Salesforce solutions

In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and methodologies

In-depth knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, including but not limited to Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Experience Cloud

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including integration patterns, data modeling, security, and scalability

Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect or Salesforce Certified System Architect

Proficiency in Salesforce technologies such as Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs

Experience with Salesforce DX, CI/CD processes, and version control systems

Experience with third-party managed packages, API integration principles

Experience using Lucid or Visio or another visualization tool

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and document technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong leadership abilities with a passion for mentoring and coaching team members