Software Engineering Salesforce Architect/Consultant Professional Toronto, CA

Avature; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Salesforce Architect to drive digital transformation for clients. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive Salesforce expertise to design and implement tailored solutions that meet diverse business needs. You will work closely with clients, guiding them through the intricacies of Salesforce's powerful suite of cloud services, while also mentoring junior team members. This position offers the opportunity to stay at the forefront of technology, continuously learning and applying the latest Salesforce innovations to enhance client success. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on transformative projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Salesforce Architect or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities and integration principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to design customized Salesforce solutions.
• Lead technical implementation and customization of Salesforce environments.

Skills

Salesforce Architecture

System Integration

REST/SOAP Web Services

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree

Tools

Sales Cloud

Service Cloud

Marketing Cloud

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Job description

IBM Canada Consulting is the strategic consulting arm of IBM, dedicated to helping businesses in Canada transform digitally. With deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we collaborate with clients to unlock value, solve complex challenges, and drive innovation. As a Salesforce Architect in IBM Consulting, you will play a crucial role in leading our clients' digital transformations, leveraging Salesforce's powerful suite of cloud services.

Your role and responsibilities

1. Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs, translate these into technical requirements, and design customized Salesforce solutions.
2. Serve as a billable Salesforce Architect, working closely with IBM Consulting teams to deliver exceptional client service.
3. Contribute and lead pre-sales activities by participating in client presentations, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and proposal development.
4. Lead the technical implementation, configuration, and customization of Salesforce environments, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
5. Offer deep technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and client teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill development.
6. Stay current with Salesforce product updates, best practices, and industry trends to recommend enhancements and introduce innovative features.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2. Extensive experience (8+ years) as a Salesforce Architect or a similar role, preferably within a consulting or professional services environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
4. Proven expertise in Salesforce transformation and strong understanding of system integration principles, REST/SOAP web services, and middleware technologies.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
6. Problem-solving mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest Salesforce releases and trends.
7. Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect.

Preferred technical and professional experience

1. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
2. Background in a specific industry (e.g., Public sector, finance, healthcare, retail) could be beneficial.
3. Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market-leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that dedication to our clients' success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships live in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason, and science, we can improve business, society, and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Job Title: Salesforce Architect

Job ID: 28131

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Area of work: Software Engineering

Employment type: Regular

Contract type: Regular

Position type: Professional

Shift: General (daytime)