Salesforce Solution Architect - TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

International Business Machines Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Corporation is seeking a Solution Architect specializing in Salesforce to design, implement, and evaluate Salesforce solutions within a broader Salesforce ecosystem. You will leverage extensive Salesforce knowledge and proficiency in multiple software development methodologies to drive business value.

You will lead business discussions, design Salesforce solutions, evaluate effectiveness, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes that align with client goals.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Salesforce implementations across multiple industries.
• Experience applying Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall to deliver Salesforce solutions.
• Ability to design and implement complex Salesforce solutions that meet business needs.
• Strong focus on optimizing business processes and customer engagement.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in client and internal discussions.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly.

Responsibilities

• Lead business and functional discussions with clients and internal teams to ensure Salesforce implementations align with client business needs.
• Design and implement Salesforce solutions that meet client requirements using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Salesforce solutions and identify opportunities to optimize processes and engagement.
• Drive business value through Salesforce solutions by increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand needs and develop Salesforce solutions.

Skills

Salesforce expertise

Agile/Waterfall

Solution design

Business process optimization

Technical leadership

Security clearance TS/SCI

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Solution Architect specializing in Salesforce, you will design, implement, and evaluate Salesforce solutions within the broader Salesforce ecosystem. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of the Salesforce platform and proficiency in various software development methodologies to drive business value.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead Business Discussions: Lead business and functional discussions with clients and internal teams to ensure Salesforce implementations align with client business needs, driving efficiency, improving customer engagement, and maximizing return on investment.
• Design Salesforce Solutions: Design and implement Salesforce solutions that meet client requirements, utilizing expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Evaluate Solution Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of Salesforce solutions, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities to optimize business processes and improve customer engagement.
• Drive Business Value: Drive business value through Salesforce solutions, leveraging expertise to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop Salesforce solutions that meet those needs.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Extensive Salesforce Knowledge: Deep expertise in the Salesforce platform, including its features, functionality, and best practices for implementation and optimization.
• Software Development Methodologies: Experience with various software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, with the ability to apply them to deliver high-quality Salesforce solutions.
• Solution Design and Implementation: Experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions that meet complex business requirements, with a focus on driving efficiency, improving customer engagement, and maximizing return on investment.
• Business Process Optimization: Experience evaluating the effectiveness of Salesforce solutions and identifying areas for improvement, with the ability to optimize business processes and improve customer engagement.
• Technical Leadership: Experience leading technical discussions with clients and internal teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and drive business value through Salesforce solutions.
• Clearance TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Proficiency in Additional Methodologies: Experience with other software development methodologies beyond Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall is beneficial for designing and implementing Salesforce solutions.
• Knowledge of Broader Salesforce Ecosystem: Familiarity with the broader Salesforce ecosystem, including its various tools and features, can aid in designing comprehensive Salesforce solutions.
• Expertise in Business Process Analysis: Deep understanding of business process analysis and optimization techniques can help identify areas for improvement and opportunities to maximize return on investment.