Principal Salesforce Architect - Richmond, United States - EAB

Job Description

About EAB

At EAB, our goal is to enhance education and empower our communities. We collaborate with over 2,500 institutions to foster significant change through data-driven insights and top-notch capabilities. Spanning from early education to professional life, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to expedite progress and deliver outcomes in five key areas: enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data & analytics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We tailor our range of research, technology, and marketing solutions to uniquely suit the requirements of each leadership team, as well as the students and staff they support.

At EAB, we prioritize not only our partner institutions but also each other—this is why we are continuously striving to ensure our employees find fulfillment in their roles and are engaged with their communities. Explore our recent accolades to see how we are acknowledged for our commitment to our team.

The Role in Brief:

Principal Salesforce Architect

As a Principal Salesforce Architect, you will leverage your expertise in consulting, client relations, and technology to assist clients in navigating digital business transformations. From designing and architecting solutions on the Salesforce platform for large-scale digital strategies to focused proofs-of-concept on new technologies, you will play a crucial role. The ideal candidate will bring a driven attitude, a collaborative approach, and a dedication to problem-solving. Our vibrant development culture encourages innovation, making us keen to welcome individuals with a passion for working across various technologies, with a key focus on the Salesforce platform and integrations.

This position allows for remote work within the contiguous United States or the choice to be located in either our Washington, DC, or Richmond, VA office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and architect solutions on the Salesforce platform ensuring coherent information architecture, visual standards, and interaction patterns across multiple platforms
• Create solutions using the Salesforce CPQ sales contracting tool
• Lead the integration of Salesforce with other systems and custom extensions
• Act as the technical expert on projects impacting the Salesforce platform, involving significant work in Apex, VisualForce, and Java
• Document designs and progress for team members
• Create post-launch materials for reference by sustaining teams
• Identify and resolve performance issues, communicate risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the development team on existing and new applications
• Provide training to junior engineers and support staff

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of enterprise consulting and software development experience
• Extensive experience in implementing Salesforce and Salesforce CPQ with increasing complexity
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce software solutions
• Knowledge of common design patterns with boundary systems
• Experience with Enterprise Integration tools and methodologies
• Understanding of cloud and enterprise integration concepts
• Ability to optimize business processes through technology
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive learning attitude
• Experience with integrating Web Services

Ideal Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years of Solutions Architecture experience, with significant time in Salesforce architecture
• Experience with Salesforce integration in ERP software solutions
• Knowledge of data reporting or analytic infrastructures
• Leadership in deploying emerging technology for business applications
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity

If you're considering applying after reading this, go for it! At EAB, we value diverse backgrounds and encourage all passionate individuals to apply.

Compensation:

The starting salary for this role ranges from $91,000 to $135,000 annually, subject to experience and location factors. Additional variable compensation may apply based on performance and other criteria.

Benefits:

EAB offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, generous PTO, parental leave, wellness programs, and career advancement opportunities.

We believe that to realize our mission of enhancing education and communities, we need team members who bring diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions based on merit and business requirements without discrimination based on various factors.