Senior or Lead Architect

TechBridge, Inc.

Atlanta (GA)

Remote

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Generous time off

Job summary

A nonprofit technology organization in Atlanta is looking for a Lead Architect to spearhead technology consulting projects in Salesforce. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in launching complex Salesforce deployments. This role involves gathering client requirements, managing development projects, and ensuring the delivery of effective technology solutions. It offers a comprehensive benefits package in a remote working environment, promoting inclusivity and professional growth.

Qualifications

10+ years of Salesforce experience, including launching complex deployments.
Proven ability to lead technical project approaches and manage development.
Experience managing and guiding junior consultants.

Responsibilities

Gather requirements through client interviews and meetings.
Conduct process design and document business workflows.
Implement Salesforce configurations based on client needs.

Skills

Salesforce experience

Critical thinking

Technical solutions development

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce Lightning

Apex

Cloud Computing

Job description

Career Opportunities with Techbridge, Inc.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

TechBridge is a nonprofit that arms other nonprofits on the frontline of alleviating the causes of poverty and technology that will allow them to expand the impact of their mission for the millions of men, women, and children who suffer from lack of access to shelter, food, employment , education, healthcare, and financial literacy.

We are a group of technology-minded, people-focused problem solvers. We believe the best way to eliminate generational poverty is by helping to grow the impact of the nonprofits who have their boots on the ground. The TechBridge mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty through the innovative use of technology to transform nonprofit and community impact. We fulfill our mission by providing nonprofits engaged in poverty alleviation with improved capabilities, data, and operations; enhancing agency collaboration through data and resource sharing; and improving collective action among communities through performance metrics, shared outcomes, and insightful analytics. TechBridge works to give people the best chance of avoiding poverty through technology enhancements that build capacity and facilitate collaboration within communities. We support organizations that work within our four pillars: Hunger Relief, Homeless Support, Social Justice, and Workforce Development.

About the Role

TechBridge is seeking a seasoned Lead Architect who has expertise in leading all levels of technology consulting projects, including sales, requirements, design, development, delivery, and support – both for client-facing and internal projects. The Lead Architect will possess a deep understanding of how software can be used to solve nonprofit business issues.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Salesforce experience, including experience launching complex Salesforce deployments. The candidate must be self-driven, have strong critical thinking skills, and have extensive experience developing technical solutions to real-world business problems and translating technical challenges and solutions to leadership. This role is adept at identifying the core need or problem to be solved, which is often different from the problem stated.

Core Competencies

Proven ability to lead the identification and the technical approach to be used on customer projects and manage the system development process including the development of a strategic plan, systems analysis, technical design, configuration, testing, and acceptance of a system and/or application (includes the creation of all required documentation)
Experienced in change management, understanding the system development lifecycle and project management
Proven experience in data R&D or an associated development background
Extensive agile (Scrum/XP) and traditional software delivery experience in global/offshore delivery models
Designs software architecture of given domain
Manages and enhances software/data architecture best practices, standards, patterns, and reference architectures to design for the given domain
Leads with the design and development of project and deployment roadmaps
Performs specific analysis/design efforts as needed and constructs responses for consumption at senior stakeholder levels
Experience in Information Technology (IT) delivery or architecture, including experience as a Data Modeller and/or Database Administrator, application design and programming
Experienced in financial reporting, specifically the design of a reporting architecture that facilitates the creation, publication, and distribution of reports both on a regular basis and ad-hoc (beneficial)
Able to demonstrate Leadership skills to manage ad-hoc analysis or design deep dive
Provide fourth-level technical support, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and restoring systems to service

Responsibilities

Gather requirements from client interviews, meetings, whiteboarding & documentation analysis to provide oversight of the solution throughout the project; ensure clients can make educated decisions on recommended services/products for sign-off
Process design (flow mapping & scenario design) & document business workflows and requirements
Identification/selection of products, apps, and/or third-party tools necessary for a solution
Identify appropriate options to meet both financial constraints and business needs
Solution implementation – Salesforce.com configuration of data models, workflows/process builders/flows, security configuration of profiles/permission sets/sharing rules, and configuration of 3rd party AppExchange packages
Manage developers and jr. consultants
Analyze and evaluate customer requirements and change requests
Acts as a strategic technology leader in orchestrating “how” technical solutions meet business needs and ensure a cohesive solution is created
User Acceptance Testing, client training, and ongoing support
Innovate, articulate, and able to work directly with a broad range of stakeholders
Analyze and evaluate customer requirements and change requests
Acts as a strategic technology leader in orchestrating “how” technical solutions meet business need and ensure a cohesive solution is created
Oversees the process of defining software standards and establishing policies in collaboration with other IT disciplines and within the constraints of overall company standards
Communicates plans effectively and provides consultative advice, counsel, education, and guidance up, down, and across all levels on existing and future technologies, capabilities, policies, regulations, and risks to include implications to the business
Organizes appropriately and presents ideas, options, plans initiatives, roadmaps, business cases, and other pertinent information required by senior leadership to make effective decisions
Works closely with the Community Impact team

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years experience with customization on the Salesforce Lightning platform, which should include: Lightning Components using the Lightning Design System framework, Apex, Apex data loader, and declarative platform tools. (Process Builder, Visual Workflow, Lightning App Builder, etc.)
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and be creative within a team
Knowledge of Cloud Computing (SaaS, PaaS) and Salesforce, either through work with industry participants or consulting for the industry
A minimum of 7 years experience with Salesforce.com APEX data loader.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years) of work experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build and sustain internal and external relationships and to articulate and communicate with influence
Strong written and presentation skills; ability to have a highly technical conversation with IT teams as well as simplify complex topics to non-technical audiences
Excellent organization and time management
Ability to manage multiple project timelines and meeting schedules
Strong self-management and self-direction to manage a portfolio of projects and customers
Experience managing employees
An understanding of the concept of embedding simplicity in everything
Experience with project billing, invoicing, and accounting

Preferred Qualifications & Credentials

Knowledge of Exponent Case Management (ECM) is a plus
Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Business
Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification

At TechBridge, we value our employees and cultivate an atmosphere of inclusivity, diversity, and innovation. We have great benefits, all within a remote working environment. We value transparency and communication among all staff and strive to foster a community where we connect, have fun, and learn together. We encourage professional development and opportunities for growth. TechBridge is committed and active in the communities we serve and offer opportunities to connect and volunteer.