Domain Architect

Capitec Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Salesforce Domain Architect to lead the strategic direction of its Salesforce ecosystem. The successful candidate will guide the creation of custom solutions, manage a team of Salesforce specialists, and ensure data quality and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 5-10 years of Salesforce experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in business banking.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Growth opportunities

Diversity commitment

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years as a Salesforce technical expert.
• Proven track record in Salesforce development, integration, and administration.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and technical excellence of the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Define and execute a 3–5 year roadmap for Salesforce.
• Oversee Salesforce org health, security, and performance.
• Mentor and manage a team of Salesforce specialists.
• Plan and oversee Salesforce projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Apex

Visualforce

Lightning Components

API development

Middleware integration

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

DevOps tools (Copado, AutoRabit)

AWS

nCino

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized도 and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earn the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’remuch more sır than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act withોઇnergy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Valuearım proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity togrow.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Salesforce Domain Architect to lead the strategic direction and technical excellence of our Salesforce ecosystem. This is a senior role that combines architecture, leadership, and hands‑on expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions across our business banking platforms.

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a 3–5 year roadmap for Salesforce, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Platform Governance: Oversee Salesforce org health, security, and performance. Establish standards and best practices for development and integration.
• Solution Design & Development: Architect and guide the creation of custom solutions using Apex, Lightning Components, and integrations with external systems.
• Integration Management: Develop patterns and roadmaps for seamless integration with other business systems.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of Salesforce specialists, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Project Delivery: Plan and oversee Salesforce projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of Salesforce releases and implement enhancements to maximize platform value.
• Data & Security: Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with regulations (GDPR, POPIA, etc.).
• Release Management: Coordinate deployments, manage version control, and act as a quality gatekeeper for releases.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 5 – 10 years as a Salesforce technical expert.
• Proven track record in Salesforce development, integration, and administration.
• Experience managing large‑scale projects and leading teams.

Technical Skills:

• Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, API development, and middleware integration.
• Knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps Rows, tools (e.g., Copado, AutoRabit).
• Familiarity with AWS, nCino, and data modeling best practices.

Certifications:

• Salesforce Architect‑level certifications (highly desirable).
• AWS and nCino certifications are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical problem‑solving and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Capitec is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.