Salesforce Solution Architect - Con Edison

Virtual/OnsiteAny visa is okayHybrid: Irving Place, New York (local)Salesforce platform expertise: Energy & Utility Cloud, Experience Cloud- need Architect level with strong executive presenceLocals only please-Candidate will be required to come to the office 1x a weekMUST SHOW COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONSJD:The Salesforce Solution Architect is responsible for designing, delivering, and guiding Salesforce solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. The role bridges the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce implementations.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & ArchitectureDesign end-to-end Salesforce solutions, including Energy and Utility Cloud, Experience Cloud, and integrations with external systems.Define system architecture, data models, and integration patterns in line with best practices.Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and adhere to Salesforce and enterprise architecture standards.Stakeholder CollaborationCollaborate with business analysts, project managers, and executives to gather requirements.Translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business goals.Integration & Technical LeadershipDesign and oversee integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems ( databases, APIs).Guide developers on Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, Flows, and other Salesforce technologies.Establish governance around development, release management, and environment strategy.Solution Governance & Best PracticesDefine architecture standards, coding guidelines, and security policies for Salesforce implementations.Conduct design reviews and code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.Evaluate and recommend Salesforce products, apps, and third-party tools to meet business requirements.Performance, Security, and ScalabilityEnsure solutions are optimized for performance, reliability, and compliance.Design role-based access, data security, and sharing rules in Salesforce.Documentation & Knowledge TransferMaintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications.Mentor developers, administrators, and junior architects on Salesforce best practices.Project OversightSupport project planning, estimation, and risk assessment.Participate in solution delivery lifecycle, including requirements, design, build, test, and deployment phases.Skills and QualificationsTechnical Skills:Salesforce platform expertise: Energy & Utility Cloud, Experience Cloud.Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, Flows, REST/SOAP APIs.Integration patterns: middleware (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica), ETL tools, web services.Data modeling, architecture design, and governance principles.Experience with CI/CD, version control, and release management.Knowledge of Salesforce best practices, security, compliance, and performance optimization.Soft Skills:Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Leadership and mentoring capability.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.Certifications (Preferred):Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) – ultimateSalesforce Application Architect or System ArchitectSalesforce Integration Architecture DesignerSalesforce Platform Developer I/IIRequirements10+ years of Salesforce experience, with at least 3–5 years in solution architecture or technical leadership.Hands-on experience implementing Salesforce in complex enterprise environments.Proven track record of delivering integrated Salesforce solutions aligned with business strategy.Strategic thinking and enterprise-wide perspective.Ability to handle high-complexity projects with multiple integrations.Customer-focused mindset: ensuring Salesforce solutions drive business value.Adaptability in a rapidly changing cloud environment.