Certinia Implementation Consultant

Axon; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

On-site snacks

Job summary

Axon is seeking a PSA Systems Developer to join our Professional Services team in Boston, MA. This role involves owning the administration and optimization of Certinia as part of our Professional Services Automation.

You will be responsible for configuring the system, enhancing project tracking, and driving automation for operational efficiency. We're looking for candidates with significant experience in Salesforce and Certinia to drive high-impact delivery across our global Professional Services organizations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a Certinia or Salesforce systems administration role.
• 1+ years experience building automation within Salesforce.
• Strong knowledge of billing processes in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the system administrator for Certinia, configuring PSA modules.
• Manage user access, security roles, and audit compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of the PSA solution.

Skills

Salesforce systems administration

Certinia experience

SQL/SOQL querying

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Certinia

Git/Github

Job description

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Your Impact
Join Axon’s Professional Services team as a PSA Systems Developer, owning the administration and optimization of Certinia as our Professional Services Automation (PSA) tool within Salesforce. This role is critical to enabling high‑impact delivery across our global Hardware and Software Professional Services organizations. You will configure and enhance the PSA system to support project tracking, resource management, timekeeping, billing, and forecasting at scale. You’ll work closely with Professional Services business stakeholders and the Salesforce Digital Customer Experience team to ensure Certinia is optimized for performance, adoption, and ongoing business value.
You will serve as both the hands‑on administrator and technical owner, bringing a deep understanding of Salesforce and PSA best practices. Your work will drive automation, reduce operational friction, and increase visibility across the end‑to‑end services lifecycle.

What You’ll Do
Location: This role is based out of one of our hub locations (Scottsdale AZ, Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Seattle WA, Washington DC, San Francisco CA) and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in‑person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation.
Reports to: Sr. Director, Global Services and Support Operations
Direct Reports: 0
Certinia PSA Administration

• Serve as the system administrator for Certinia, configuring PSA modules for project setup, milestones, resource scheduling, time/expense, billing, and revenue forecasting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for PSA‑related questions, escalations, enhancements, and training.
• Maintain and govern PSA system data, ensuring accuracy in project records, resource allocations, and time tracking.
• Manage user access, security roles, and audit compliance.
• Administer and enhance Salesforce platform integrations with Certinia, including custom workflows, automation rules, and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with Salesforce developers and IT to implement enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Optimization & Support

• Drive continuous improvement of our PSA solution, including backlog grooming, feature releases, and system upgrades.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across Professional Services, Finance, and Operations to gather feedback, prioritize enhancements, and ensure the system aligns with evolving business needs.
• Support UAT and change management activities for new features and processes.
• Monitor usage and adoption metrics; deliver enablement and support to users across professional services teams.
• Document configurations, SOPs, and best practices to support scaling and knowledge transfer.

What You Bring

Required Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in a Certinia or Salesforce systems administration, business systems analyst or development role.
• 1+ years experience building flows, automation, and customizations within Salesforce.
• Knowledge of database software or relational database theory and ability to query using SQL, SOQL, or similar.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical personnel.
• Strong knowledge of project management, resource planning, timekeeping, and billing processes in a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently and in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Salesforce Certified Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Platform Developer I, or other Salesforce certifications.
• Prior Experience with Git or Github.
• Prior experience with Certinia or similar PSA tool.
• Prior Experience with Salesforce development (e.g., Apex, Lightning Web Components) a strong plus.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Axon is an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.