Solutions Architect – Salesforce

Weplace (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leading Bank is excited to offer a position for a Solutions Architect in the Salesforce domain. You will be responsible for overseeing the Salesforce architecture and leading high-impact projects to success. This position promises career development support, a flexible work environment with hybrid options, and the opportunity to work on significant projects that directly impact clients. Ideal candidates will have a relevant IT qualification and experience in cloud computing and enterprise architecture.

Benefits

Career development support

Access to Udemy and cloud training platforms

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and business process modelling.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and security protocols.
• Experience in cloud computing environments (AWS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• 3-5 years' experience as an architect.
• 3-5 years' experience working with Postilion card management system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance Salesforce architecture.
• Drive high-impact projects to success.
• Lead technology teams to deliver exceptional client value.

Skills

Communications skills

Interpersonal & relationship management skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial thinking skills

Attention to detail

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Project management skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

JBoss

Postilion card management system

AWS

Job description

An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Solutions Architect within the Salesforce space to join their dynamic team.

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are seeking a seasoned Salesforce Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team.

Purpose Statement

This role is integral to overseeing and enhancing our Salesforce architecture, driving high-impact projects to success, and leading our technology teams towards delivering exceptional client value.

Duties & Responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: Committed to your professional growth, offering full support for certifications, access to Udemy, cloud training platforms, and dedicated time for learning.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values research, compliance, and delivery, driving the bank's technological direction.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office, fostering both collaboration and work‑life balance.
• Rewarding Projects: Work on the bank's highest‑profile Salesforce projects, making a direct impact on our clients and the success of our teams.

Experience

• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and business process modelling.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and security protocols.
• Experience in cloud computing environments (AWS).
• Knowledge of continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) and DevOps practices.
• 3‑5 years' experience as an architect.
• 3‑5 years' experience working with Postilion card management system.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology.
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational.

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant postgraduate degree.
• Certification in AWS Architecture.
• Detailed knowledge of system architecture (technical design and implementation processes).
• Systems analysis and design.
• UML or equivalent modelling language.
• Technical test plan design.
• IT systems development processes.
• Application development.
• Standards and governance.
• Detailed knowledge of banking systems.
• Agile development life cycle.
• Knowledge of UML.
• Solid understanding of the bank's systems environment.
• Bank business model.
• Best practices for quality assurance (QA).

Object‑Oriented Development Environment

• Java, Spring Framework, JBoss.

Skills

• Communications skills.
• Interpersonal & relationship management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Commercial thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning, organising and coordination skills.
• Project management skills (methodology specific).

Contactable via own mobile phone.

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