Senior Salesforce Architect

Qualifications

• Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in software development, solution design, or a similar role.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale solutions.

• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

• Experience in integrating multiple systems and platforms.

Skills

• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and best practices.

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, .NET) and databases (SQL/NoSQL).

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.

• Certifications (Preferred):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect

• Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect

• Key Competencies

• Analysis

• Generates all possible alternatives given the context of the issue

• Is able to analyze the consequences of action/non-action on all dimensions of an issue

• Uses modeling or other appropriate techniques where necessary

• Tries to quantify all risk elements

• Makes quick and effective decisions

• Makes decisions from the basis of a holistic understanding

• Identifies problems at an early stage and takes corrective actions

• Architecture

• Has extensive knowledge of Salesforce Architecture patterns and their real-world application.

• Is able to create or guide the creation of a Solution Architecture;

• Within the technical constraints of the enterprise into which it will be delivered

• Within the budget of the enterprise to which it will be delivered

• Meets or exceeds the supportability and extensibility requirements of the enterprise into which it will be delivered

• Meets or exceeds the business requirements as specified by the customer

• Will add value to the customer's business

• Is Testable

• Acts a champion for the architecture within the customer and within Nagarro

• Recognizes that the knowledge of a single individual is always limited and seeks the input of subject matter experts and other architects both within and outside Nagarro.

• Problem-solving

• Proficient problem-solving skills

• Identifies issues or causes for a problem and provides a recommended solution with alternatives

• Identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision

• Weighs the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success in making a decision

• Carefully weigh the priority of things to be done

• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance

• Business Communication

• Negotiates and asserts him/herself

• Is able to persuade others to his/her point of view

• Makes effective presentations

• Values networking

• Represents internally and externally the best interests of the organization

• Puts forward pros and cons and examples to build a case

• Provides clear information about a problem or issue, establishes the facts

• Can synthesize technical and other information to add clarity for others

• Persuasively communicates the benefits of a particular approach

• Produces a very high level of written communication suitable for organization-wide or external consumption

• Probes skillfully to get at the facts when others are reluctant to provide full or detailed information

• Team Leadership

• Empowers team members

• Gives credit

• Resolves conflicts and interpersonal issues swiftly

• Values continuous development of people

• Leads by example

• Can teach as and when required

• Leads own team effectively

• Motivates team members

• Sets strong personal examples

• Is able to guide or resolve performance-related issues

• Takes responsibility for the decisions of subordinates

• Helps people discover their own potential

• Convinces people of the importance of the job

• SDLC Methodology

• Able to clearly articulate the benefits and purpose of software development lifecycle methodology and its components

• Understands the inter-relation of roles and artifacts for project delivery

• Participates in process improvement

• Systems and Process Orientation

• Develops feedback channels

• Ensures adherence to all processes

• Corrects deviations from process based on analysis

• Implements and stabilizes systems

• Evaluates progress/performance as per plan