Salesforce Solution Architect - TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

International Business Machines Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in McLean, VA seeks a Solution Architect specializing in Salesforce to design, implement, and evaluate Salesforce solutions within the broader ecosystem. You will leverage your Salesforce expertise and experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall to drive business value.

You will lead client discussions, translate needs into scalable designs, evaluate solution effectiveness, and collaborate with stakeholders to maximize ROI while maintaining compliance with TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

Qualifications

• Deep Salesforce knowledge and implementation best practices.
• Experience applying Agile, Scrum and Waterfall to deliver Salesforce solutions.
• Proven ability to design and implement Salesforce solutions meeting complex business needs.
• Strong focus on business process optimization and customer engagement.
• Experience leading technical discussions with clients and teams.
• TS/SCI Full Scope Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead business and functional discussions with clients to align Salesforce implementations with needs.
• Design and implement Salesforce solutions leveraging Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.
• Evaluate solution effectiveness and identify improvements for processes and engagement.
• Drive business value by increasing efficiency and reducing costs through Salesforce.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into concrete Salesforce designs.

Skills

Salesforce expertise

Software development methodologies

Solution design

Business process optimization

Technical leadership

TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

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.