Remote Salesforce Solution Architect — Enterprise Apps Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Salesforce Solution Architect to design and implement enterprise Salesforce solutions across the university. You will translate business needs into scalable architecture, lead technical direction, and collaborate with stakeholders from faculty, staff, and alumni to deliver value.

Responsibilities include solution design, customization with Apex/Visualforce/Lightning, testing, documentation, and end-user training.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Salesforce development and architecture.
• Salesforce Admin and Advanced Admin certifications required; Platform Architect and Platform Developer I preferred.
• Leadership abilities; able to mentor and influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven product advocacy with stakeholder-focused solutions.
• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components; integration tools.
• Hands-on configuration where needed; end-to-end accountability.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Develop comprehensive Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with business leaders, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet their needs.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, ensuring best practices and standards are followed.
• Customization: Customize Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other tools to meet specific business needs.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet quality standards and perform as expected.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of solutions, including design specifications, technical architecture, and user guides.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users and administrators to ensure successful adoption and utilization of Salesforce solutions.

Skills

Salesforce development

Salesforce architecture

Apex

Visualforce

Lightning components

Integration tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce DX

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Salesforce Solution Architect to design and implement enterprise Salesforce solutions across the university. You will translate business needs into scalable architecture, lead technical direction, and collaborate with stakeholders from faculty, staff, and alumni to deliver value.

Responsibilities include solution design, customization with Apex/Visualforce/Lightning, testing, documentation, and end-user training.