Salesforce Solutions Architect

_Location: Cape Town _
- _Annual Salary: R932,400 _
- _Check out our values-driven benefits below_
- Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.***_Position Overview _**:

- We are looking for a dedicated Salesforce Solutions Architect who is capable of navigating complex client requirements to design world class systems with precision, enthusiasm, and dedication to quality. _
- The Solutions Architect (SA) is responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of projects. This includes leading discovery and design workshops with clients, synthesizing client requirements into solutions, implementing complex solutions on the Salesforce Platform, providing technical expertise during sales, and supporting project managers to successfully deliver high-quality projects on time and budget. _
- The SA should be energized by opportunities to connect directly with our clients, and have a track record of implementing high-stakes projects across a portfolio of challenging projects.***_Primary Responsibilities: _**:

- _Driving requirements gathering sessions and mapping client business processes. The SA will lead discovery workshops with clients to ensure that a complete picture of the client needs are uncovered so that the resulting implementation meets all of the needs of a client. _
- _Design solutions on the Salesforce Lightning Platform that meets all of a clients requirements in a manner that is appropriate for a client’s capacity and budget. _
- _Developing Salesforce implementation roadmap for clients. _
- _Lead project implementation teams to ensure high quality builds. _
- _Drive quality across all of Vera’s technical implementations. _
- _Ability to clearly communicate solution decisions internally and with the customer throughout each project. _
- _Deliver projects across a range of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM, as appropriate). _
- _Support project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. _
- _Support consulting directors in winning sales by bringing technical expertise to a sales process. _
- _Contribute to Vera’s learning environment. _

***_Qualifications and Experience _**:
**_Required _**:

- _Relevant Engineering or Computer Science degree, or relevant work experience as a Salesforce architect _
- _Relevant Salesforce certifications: _
- _One or more Architect Certifications _
- _Salesforce Certified Sharing & Visibility _
- _Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud _
- _Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I _
- _3+ years of technology consulting experience _
- _3+ years working on the Salesforce Lightning Platform _
- _1+ years of designing solutions on the Salesforce Lightning Platform _
- _Deployment and testing on the Salesforce Lightning Platform _
- _Leading client workshops _
- _Leading implementation teams _
- _Excited by researching and exploring new tools and features developed on the Salesforce Platform _
- _Agile development framework _
- _Apex and Lightning framework development _
- _Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills _
- _Experience or interest in working in a small, dynamic team _
- _Positive, supportive attitude, and sense of humor _

**_Desirable _**:

- _Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Certification _
- _Integration patterns and frameworks _
- _Experience or interest in social service work or international development _
- _Fluency/proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or other languages _

**_Compensation & Benefits _**:

- Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living. _

**_Employee Incentive Plan _**:

- All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package. _

**_Sabbatical _**:

- To showcase our commitment to employee growth and well-being, Vera offers a paid sabbatical to employees who complete three consecutive years. _

**_Student Loans _**:

- To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit. _

**_Child Care _**:

- In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care. _

**_Retirement _**:

- Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its employees. _

**_Wellness Leave _**:

- We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better _

**_Paid Time Off _**:

- 38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-