Senior Salesforce Platform Architect

ABOUT THE ROLE:Skechers IT division is transforming our engineering practice by embracing high-performing, cloud native APIs and applications using a modern technology stack that includes serverless, microservices, containers, Boomi iPaaS, QA, and zero-touch delivery pipelines. Additionally, Skechers is transforming our Customer Relationship Management practices through adoption of the Salesforce core CRM and Consumer Goods platform. The Senior Salesforce Platform Engineer is a key role within the Software Engineering and Architecture organization and will be central to continually improving and enhancing the Salesforce platform for Skechers through both development excellence and operational automation.The Salesforce Platform Engineer will collaborate and work within high-velocity software engineering teams, bringing expertise in Salesforce development, platform operations, CI/CD automation, and Agile software delivery. The candidate should be an experienced and motivated technologist who possesses a unique balance of technical depth, DevOps expertise, and strong interpersonal skills. The role requires excellent design skills, show commitment to automation, planning, integrity, and a pragmatic approach to drive the organization towards continual success.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Platform Development & Engineering:Lead and take ownership of all Salesforce programmatic requests and platform enhancementsDevelop SOQL code, Apex classes and triggers and Custom User Interfaces leveraging Lightning Web Components (LWC) and JavaScriptUse Salesforce APIs using REST, SOAP, GraphQL and platform eventsDesign and implement scalable solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud, and Marketing Cloud NextDevOps & Platform Operations:Design and implement comprehensive CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools for automated Salesforce deploymentsEstablish and maintain Git branching strategies including feature branches, develop/staging/production workflows, and release management processesCreate and manage scratch orgs for development, testing, and training purposes using Salesforce DXImplement automated testing frameworks including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testingManage deployment automation across multiple Salesforce orgs (dev, staging, production) with proper promotion workflowsIntegration & Architecture:Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems using middleware such as Boomi, MuleSoft and InformaticaExperience in cloud platforms such as AWS, ERP systems such as Oracle and the ability to integrate Salesforce with cloud and ERP systemsResponsible for architectural documentation and reviewing the development of solutions specified in technical designCode Quality & Standards:Implement and maintain PMD rulesets and code quality standards across all Salesforce developmentEstablish code review processes and enforce coding standardsConfigure automated code analysis and quality gates in CI/CD pipelinesMonitor and optimize platform performance and scalabilityRelease Management & Support:Take ownership of release cycles to implement and deploy new/updates to existing applications and codeManage environment promotion strategies and deployment schedulingWork with the Production Support team to ensure fixes and enhancements are delivered in a timely fashionSupport the Salesforce Administrator as necessary with platform configuration and maintenanceBusiness Collaboration:Translate business process requirements into detailed technical specifications to meet business goalsEnsure development activities are aligned with scope, schedule, priority, and business objectivesInterface with both internal and external technical experts to implement solutionsWHAT YOU'LL BRING:Salesforce Platform Expertise:Strong Salesforce Sales Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud, and Service Cloud product knowledgeMarketing Cloud Next and Data Cloud product knowledge (fundamental concepts)At least 5 years of Salesforce Apex development experienceAdvanced Salesforce DX experience including scratch org management, source format, and CLI automationFamiliarity with Salesforce AI offerings such as Einstein and AgentforceDevOps & CI/CD Skills:Extensive experience with Git branching strategies (GitFlow, GitHub Flow, or similar)Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOpsProven experience with Unlocked Packages and Package-based Development ModelExpert-level scratch org creation and management including automated provisioning and data seedingExperience with automated deployment tools (SFDX, Salesforce CLI, ANT Migration Tool)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience for Salesforce environment managementTechnical Skills:Strong command of building and scaling REST APIsStrong command of integration concepts as they relate to Retail businessStrong command of enterprise architecture concepts and integration design patternsWeb Development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptExperience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and SQSWorking knowledge of Linux, Windows, SQL and NoSQL database systems, and networkingDevelopment & Quality:Advanced PMD ruleset configuration and code quality enforcementExperience with automated testing frameworks and test data managementParticipate in all aspects of software development including design, implementation, deployment, and monitoringExperience with code reviews, proactive approach in dependency analysis and downstream impact analysisExperience with building and maintaining distributed microservices; debugging & monitoring production environmentsCollaboration & Communication:Excellent communication skills, work ethic, punctual, reliable with a desire to excelMust be organized, able to work independently and in a team environmentPartner with other internal teams to deliver high quality solutionsAvailable for on-call work during after-hours and weekends when neededWork in an Agile environment with autonomy and efficiencyREQUIREMENTS:B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent or proven years of experience8+ years of software development experience5+ years of Salesforce platform engineering experience including DevOps practicesExtensive experience implementing and developing in Apex, LWC, and JavaScriptAbility to communicate complex topics with precision and accuracyPreferred:Salesforce Platform Developer I & II certificationsExperience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration for development environmentsExperience working with iPaaS middleware platforms such as Boomi, MuleSoft or InformaticaExperience integrating with 3rd party APIsAdvanced Git workflow management and branching strategy implementationMonitoring and alerting setup for Salesforce applications and integrations Experience working directly with business facing groups outside of development Experience working within an Agile team and DevOps cultureThe pay range for this position is $165,000-$195,000/yr USD.About SkechersSkechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.Equal Employment OpportunitySkechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.Reasonable AccommodationApplicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.