Salesforce Solution Architect

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November 13

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Ascend Technologies

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IT Consulting • Cybersecurity • Healthcare

Ascend Technologies is the largest Technology Solutions Provider in the Central U. S. , specializing in a wide range of IT consulting services including healthcare consulting, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure management, and cloud solutions. Committed to empowering businesses with reliable and scalable technology, Ascend offers strategic consulting, managed IT services, data protection, and application development to help organizations thrive in an evolving digital landscape. With a focus on innovative solutions and a dedicated support team, they aim to transform technology strategies for enhanced security and efficiency.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2020

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• The Salesforce Solution Architect plays a critical role in delivering impactful consulting engagements by designing and implementing robust, scalable Salesforce solutions • Lead discovery sessions, gathering and refining business requirements, defining functional and technical specifications, assessing existing system architectures, and guiding development teams through implementation • Ensure alignment across the Salesforce Delivery team by collaborating closely with Consultants, Project Managers, and fellow Architects to deliver high-quality solutions • Own the integrity of the proposed solution, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor junior team members • Support the presales process by engaging in deep-dive technical discovery to help accurately scope and estimate Salesforce project efforts • Evaluate existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimization through Salesforce capabilities • Define and sequence key architectural milestones in collaboration with project managers and solution leads • Translate complex requirements into well-structured user stories with clear acceptance criteria • Architect scalable, maintainable Salesforce solutions using out-of-the-box features, declarative tools, and custom development where needed. • Oversee QA and testing to ensure that build aligns with the solution design and business goals • Lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and stakeholder workshops with confidence and clarity.

🎯 Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field • 5+ years of experience overseeing the technical direction, development, and implementation of Salesforce (SFDC) software solutions • 5+ years of consulting experience, delivering high-quality solutions tailored to client needs • Salesforce Certifications: Admin, Sales/Service Cloud, Platform App Builder, or Platform Developer • Previous project management experience with the ability to lead global, distributed teams, overcome obstacles, and meet critical deadlines • Deep knowledge of Salesforce applications, including Lightning, APEX programming, Flows, and integrations with other business systems • Strong understanding of coding languages (Java, JavaScript), IT architecture, and evolving Salesforce technologies, with experience implementing Salesforce from scratch • Ability to support business strategy by ensuring the integrity of an integrated application landscape, including Salesforce and Workday • Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and deliver innovative solutions that align with business needs • Proven ability to build relationships across business and IT stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and present complex ideas clearly • Experience with SAFe Agile framework, JIRA, and other tools to support analysis, track progress, and refine workflows • Skilled in coaching, motivating, and directing cross-functional Salesforce teams while fostering a collaborative, transparent work environment • Strong understanding of IT processes and standards, with the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives • Committed to ongoing professional development, staying up to date with industry trends, and sharing knowledge across teams.

🏖️ Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance • retirement savings options • flexible time off (FTO) • professional development opportunities