Salesforce Architect

Salesforce Architect required in Johannesburg - Hybrid - to conceptualize, research, system design and manage the Salesforce ecosystem. 5+ Years’ experience on Salesforce platform with platform security capabilities, experience with defining the system architecture landscape, identifying gaps and delivery comprehensive solutions of large web-based systems, Data Integration tools and integrating Salesforce with different business systems. Solid understanding of environment management, release management, code versioning standard processes and deployment methodologies.

**Experience**
- Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
- A relevant post-graduate qualification in Information Technology or Information Management is ideal
- 5+ years’ experience in CRM
- 5+ years’ experience on Salesforce platform
- Experience with platform security capabilities (TLS, SSL)
- Experience defining the system architecture landscape, identifying gaps and delivering a comprehensive solution
- Solid background in design/development of large web-based systems or complete software product lifecycle
- Understanding of the Salesforce product suite, including Sales, Services, Community, Marketing and Community Clouds
- Systems architecture and ability to craft scalable performance driven solutions
- Data sharing and visible considerations and how these play into platform architecture
- Key design pattens and large data volume limitations and standard methodologies
- Data Integration tools and experience integrating Salesforce with different business systems (FSC, ETL, marketing automation, reporting)
- Solid understanding of environment management, release management, code versioning standard processes and deployment methodologies
- Banking operational and systems environment
- Testing practices
- Unified Modelling Language diagrams
- Back-end technologies (C#, Java or node.js)
- Methodologies: Agile, WEB API, systems design patterns, relational & NoSQL database design, cloud architecture (Azure & AWS), container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Systems analysis and design
- Application, Web & Mobile development
- IT systems development processes (SDLC)
- Programming experience with the following languages (J2EE, HTML,XML,SQL)
- Strong practical deployment knowledge of Visual Force, Flex, Salesforce configurations, Apex classes, Apex Web Services, API, Appexchange deployment
- Knowledge of:

- Research and development - prototyping experience
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Virtual Assistants
- Unified communications
- Communications Skills
- Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Willing and able to work shifts, including weekends

The company offers very competitive rates.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R80,000.00 - R110,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- Salesforce platform: 5 years (required)
- platform security capabilities (TLS, SSL): 5 years (required)
- defining the system architecture: 5 years (required)