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Senior Technical Architect

Melbourne, Australia

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Job Category Customer Success Group

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The Senior Technical Architect is responsible for successfully designing and managing the delivery of cloud based solutions and technologies. These technologies include--but are not necessarily limited to Salesforce.com products and APIs, Apex/Visualforce, Lightning, Amazon Web Services, Heroku, mobile development technologies, and integration/ETL technologies. It also requires that the Technical Architect maintain an ongoing comprehensive understanding of the cloud-computing ecosystem.Technical Architects typically will specialize in a salesforce platform (e.g. Force.com (Sales, Service, Community, IoT, Einstein Clouds), Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud) but ability to develop solutions cross-cloud is becoming more critical.

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Responsibilities
  • Working closely with Delivery Managers, Functional Solution Architects and directly with clients to architect technology solutions to meet client needs.
  • Designing transformational technical solutions and working directly with customers to meet their business requirements in accordance with industry best practices
  • Leading and mentor the development team on the project.
  • Enforcing sound development practices and ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions.
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to the client.
  • Working collaboratively and having very strong communications skills, especially in teaching complex concepts, and creative, prescriptive thinking
  • Identifying and leading internal strategic initiatives to grow the consulting practice; serving as an active contributor to the overall knowledge base and expertise of the community.


Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • BA/BS degree or foreign equivalent
  • 8+ years experience in developing technology solutions.
  • 5+ years experience in managing external client projects in positions of increasing responsibility in the delivery of business consulting and systems development.
  • Specializes in gathering and analyzing information and designing comprehensive solutions that are flexible and adaptable the client's needs.
  • Relevant salesforce platform development experience
  • Relevant salesforce certifications
  • Experience overseeing team members.
  • Detail-oriented individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
  • Cutting edge innovator who continually studies new technologies and functionality, and is involved in projects that push the capabilities of existing technologies.
  • Travel to client site (average of 50%), but may be higher or lower based on the client engagement.


Leadership Qualities:
  • PASSION: Passionate about Customer Success
  • BEGINNERS MIND: Always learning; approaches each interaction with open mind; great listener and hands-on
  • THOUGHT LEADER: Strong point of view and executive presence. Confident, but not arrogant, great storyteller
  • LEADERSHIP: Self-aware and strategic thinker; proficient at building strong relationships
  • COMMUNICATOR: Speaks and writes with clarity, brevity, and purpose; explains area of expertise clearly and confidently to others; influences and engages C-Level with authority and confidence
  • STORYTELLER: Confidently and effectively facilitates and presents; ably defends point-of-view; keeps audiences engaged and delivers a clear and memorable message
  • TEAM PLAYER: Proficient at collaboration and working with members of a team
  • URGENCY: Ability to move fast and drive business value and results
  • OHANA: Embodies Aloha culture; a team player that everyone enjoys working with and has a generous heart
  • TRUST: Trusts the company’s core values; shows integrity, transparency, and reliability
  • ADAPTABLE: Excels in high levels of uncertainty and change
  • COMMUNITY CHAMPION: Leads internal initiatives; actively contributes to the Community’s knowledge and resource base


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Job ID: Salesforce-JR81919
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns

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