Lead Salesforce Technical Architect

Home Group; Newcastle; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Salesforce Architect, shaping the future of Salesforce at Home Group. You'll lead innovative projects, enhance customer experiences, and work closely with stakeholders to drive efficiency and customer-centric solutions. Enjoy a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary with great benefits.

Benefits

34 days leave, increasing to 39

Health cash plan covering various health services

Over 800 high street discounts

Generous pension scheme with life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing Salesforce solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce architecture best practices.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic roadmap for Salesforce.
• Lead Salesforce projects focusing on automation and integration.
• Support team with specialist knowledge in architecture and workflows.

Skills

APIs

SOAP

Software Architecture

.NET

Design Patterns

Enterprise Software

AWS

Solution Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Java

SSO

Oracle

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne hybrid working with minimum 2 days office working per week or home based.

Permanent full time 37.5 hpw

Salary circa 80000 negotiable based on skills and experience and great benefits including Health cash plan.

Home a place where you belong

Are you ready to shape the future of Salesforce at Home Group? As our Salesforce Architect, you'll be the pioneer crafting a visionary roadmap for all things Salesforce, leading Home Group into a new era of innovation and excellence. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and guide teams towards achieving our ambitious goals, leveraging Salesforce to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and enable us to become a truly customer-centric organization that directly improves the lives of our customers.

Typical day as a Lead Salesforce Technical Architect :

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop your long-term strategic roadmap to implement our Salesforce strategy and achieve our vision.
• Lead challenging Salesforce projects focusing on driving value through automation, integration, and improved customer engagement.
• Support the team and wider department with your specialist knowledge, whether designing scalable architecture, optimizing workflows, or ensuring data integrity—your insight will be invaluable.
• Present and adapt your roadmaps to peers, senior leaders, or at events to share your knowledge, seek feedback, and foster collaboration.

Imagine going home each day knowing you've helped change our customers' lives for the better. You’ll do that here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work Employer!

You bring

• Proven experience in implementing Salesforce solutions that incorporate people, processes, and technology.
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce architecture best practices and platform capabilities.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce development, configuration, and integration with systems such as ERP, CRM, and data platforms.
• Experience working with internal or external customers to design robust, commercially sound technical solutions.
• An ability to rapidly upskill in new areas or technologies, adapting to emerging needs.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A knack for mentoring and leading, even without direct authority, and a drive to foster collaborative and winning team spirits.

Our team

You’ll work in a small (but perfectly formed) team of Architects led by Tom, our Head of Architecture. Tom is a family man with a great sense of humor and a wealth of knowledge and experience to support you when you join. He is responsible for leading the team, and together, you'll move mountains!

Job details

• Newcastle upon Tyne based with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office or home-based).
• Monday to Friday working
• Manage your own diary

A place where you belong

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, supporting our colleagues through internal networks for Multicultural, LGBTQIA, and Disability communities. We aim to make Home Group a great place to work!

What's in it for you

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a 'me day'), increasing to 39, with options to buy 5 more and time off for volunteering.
• Health cash plan saving you from £1,140 per year, covering dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies, and more.
• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out. Save money on phones, bikes, or cars.
• We are an Investors in People Platinum employer, a Great Place to Work, and more.

Best place in the UK for Wellbeing

• Opportunities to grow your career with us.
• Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3x salary. Explore our full benefits on our website.

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Key Skills

APIs, SOAP, Software Architecture, .NET, Design Patterns, Enterprise Software, AWS, Solution Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Java, SSO, Oracle

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

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