Salesforce Architect - PN 20098831 (IT Architect / Consultant 1)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio’s Medicaid organization in Columbus is seeking an experienced Salesforce Architect to join the Application Development team within IT Services. You will lead solution design, mentor developers, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant Salesforce-based solutions.

You will work with internal teams and external partners, ensuring architectural standards, handling complex integration, and guiding project execution.

Qualifications

• Core undergraduate program in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years combined work experience in IT disciplines including architecture, design, and project tasks.
• Official position description reflects required technology experience and commensurate responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams while adhering to architectural guidelines.
• Lead complex initiatives for organizational improvement within Salesforce Platform or Azure DevOps.
• Participate in architecture and technical design sessions to shape solutions.
• Serve as SME in project management best practices and risk management for Salesforce implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and technical issues across systems.
• Research and validate software release compatibility and future planning options.
• Provide strategic roadmap and drive execution of architectural strategies.
• Consult with stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into effective designs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture design

Education

Undergraduate program in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Salesforce

Integration Middleware

SQL

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Work Location

50 West Town Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation

$46.00 - $67.75/hour

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Overtime Status

Overtime Eligible

Primary Job Skill

Information Technology

Who We Are

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You'll Do

Office: Information & Technology Services

Bureau: Application Development

Classification: IT Architect/Consultant 1 (PN 20098831)

Primary Technology: Salesforce

Secondary Technology: Integration Middleware, SQL

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a Salesforce expert to be part of our Application Development Team. They will be responsible for working with internal/external stakeholders, business and IT teams, to perform solution design and implementation that meets ODM’s business needs. As a Salesforce Architect, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and standards.
• Leading complex initiatives for organizational improvement frameworks in assigned discipline/program (i.e. Salesforce Platform, Azure DevOps).
• Leading and/or participating in architecture and technical design sessions.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in project management best practices and risk management strategies, as applied to Salesforce implementations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving integration and technical issues.
• Researching and validating software release compatibility as well as potential solutions and products for future planning processes.
• Providing strategic roadmap and facilitating execution of strategies.
• Consulting with stakeholders (e.g. end-users, technicians, vendors, and management).

Additional Information

The Ohio Department of Medicaid does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Required to carry a cellular phone as assigned. Required to work occasional overtime as assigned.

Job duty, knowledge, skill & ability statements at lower level are understood to be able to be performed at any higher level.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Education Core undergraduate program in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent work experience.

AND

Experience Minimum 4 years combined work experience in any combination of the following: assisting with development and updates to the strategic Information Technology plan, participating in work groups to author Information Technology plan by discipline/program team and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design for assigned discipline/program team (e.g., software development, infrastructure, database administration, security) including 2 years technology related work experience as specified by the agency position description and vacancy/job posting.

Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Information Technology

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.