Los Angeles Metro · 15 hours ago
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECT (SALESFORCE)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expLos Angeles Metro is dedicated to providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. They are seeking a Senior Information Technology Architect to design, develop, and support Salesforce solutions while leading complex projects and ensuring system integrity and security.
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Responsibilities
Manages entire application system development life cycle or network infrastructure life cycle
Designs, runs, and manages continuous integration environments for build, automation, and release management
Develops and maintains key agency Enterprise Application and Infrastructure products to include: Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) strategy, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) processes and techniques
Performs risk assessments, and develops and implements mitigation plans
Defines, implements, documents and performs tests on security controls in complex applications and infrastructure environments
Maintains the sensitivity and confidentiality of data and systems architecture environment
Implements innovative solutions utilizing emerging technologies
Translates business needs into technical solutions that will improve service quality and efficiency while meeting business objectives
Creates technical designs based on functional specifications
Manages full spectrum development in application or infrastructure design, configuration, testing and deployment on various platforms that adheres to industry best practices
Manages efforts to improve application or infrastructure design, support, and practice development
Provides technical assistance and performs end user troubleshooting for bug fixes and highly complex technological enhancements
Supports integrations between various IT platforms and enterprise architecture
Oversees technical personnel and ensures that required reports and documents produced are accurate and reliable
Oversees software development and enhancement, and provides production support for business application systems on behalf of client departments
Sets guidelines and exercises leadership skills to establish and meet target dates on large and highly-complex projects involving multiple systems
Maintains responsibility for analysis, design and implementation of projects as assigned, including complex and highly specialized applications
Conducts the most complex programming, system analysis, and design of highly-complex systems using information system development methodology in a multi-platform infrastructure and environment
Recommends approval of system designs and interacts with user managers and department users
Diagnoses and resolves system problems, at the most complex levels, involving programming logic, interoperability between several technical components, and client interface
Researches, identifies, and refers complex technical problems related to platform management, database administration, network connectivity and desktop support to the appropriate ITS operating unit for resolution
Leads the preparation of project reports such as technical overviews, client recommendations, alternatives to business requirements, feasibility studies, project proposals, and requests for proposals for the purchase of new software and hardware
Leads consultants in the analysis, design, implementation and integration of application business systems
Leads the evaluation, configuration, implementation, and integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software
Develops software and hardware specifications and standards
Supervises subordinate staff and performs related administrative tasks required to support the team
Leads the department's information security, disaster recovery, and safety programs
Qualification
Required
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Information System Technology, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Five years of relevant management-level experience in designing, implementing and maintaining an enterprise-wide system
Preferred
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) preferred
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) on SharePoint 2010 preferred
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for Office 365 preferred
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) preferred
Experience delivering complex solutions for hands on Full-Stack Salesforce Development/Architecture
Experience utilizing Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce declarative tools (or similar)
Experience designing and developing Salesforce APIs and integrations with external systems (REST, SOAP, Bulk API, Platform Events, Change Data Capture)
Experience securing Salesforce applications and APIs using OAuth, Named Credentials, SAML, and/or JWT (or similar)
Salesforce Certifications are desirable
Company
Los Angeles Metro
Metro is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Stephanie Wiggins
Chief Executive Officer
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