Salesforce Architect
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 48163
Department
Information Technology Services
Equal Employment OpportunityAn Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
This is a senior level position responsible for the overall architecture of FSU’s Salesforce platform including developing and designing advanced architectural enterprise and college/ departmental level cloud-based applications on the Salesforce platform including the suite of Salesforce products and other 3rd party technologies.
Manages the architecture and design of the Salesforce platform at FSU including all solutions and components (i.e., org structure, integrations, security, custom configurations, development). Develops and designs the architecture for enterprise and college/dept. cloud-based applications with the suite of Salesforce products and other 3rd party technologies.
Translates functional requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the platform; with a goal of scalability. Provides technical analysis and architecture for proposed solutions. Articulates the benefits and risks to a solution’s feasibility and functionality. Collaborates with the team and stakeholders on the technical delivery of custom development, integrations, and data migration elements; configures and develops as needed.
Builds and monitors a technical roadmap for CRM and digital engagement technology services. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in all stages of the software development life cycle. Follows and understands new Salesforce product and technical capabilities. Architects solutions that meet the strategic direction of community engagement technologies. Collaborates and understands the broader system environment and plans for evolutionary paths with the technologies.
Reviews design elements and signs off on the overall technical design. Ensures that the system accurately meets the defined expectations of the stakeholder, that proper testing is conducted, and performance and security requirements are closely monitored, and that the architectural choices are optimal given launched applications. Leads code reviews and participates in designing and executing test plans. Collaborates with the team to manage releases.
Provides technical expertise, research, and analysis concerning complex application development related to the Salesforce platform. Provides hands-on, expert-level technical assistance to developers. Coaches and mentors junior technical and functional team members.
Performs duties in compliance with ITS policies, guidelines, and processes. Appropriately utilizes associated tools in accordance with ITS standards. Proactively engages on continuous improvement efforts for application design, support, and practice development efforts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree and six years experience or a high school diploma or equivalent experience and ten years of experience.
(Note: or a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience equal to ten years)
Ability to convey technical information to technical and non-technical users.
Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
Ability to interface business applications with other systems.
Ability to interpret complex written specifications and conditions.
Knowledge of reporting techniques and exposure to reporting tools.
Knowledge of standard programming languages, concepts, practices, and procedures within the technology field.
Knowledge of information technology security measures.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform and will understand EDA, org strategy, and how to maximize OOTB features to minimize technology debt.
The ideal candidate gets the Ohana, is self-driven, curious, organized, and able to convey their ideas to bring along the rest of the team.
The ideal candidate will also configure with the other developers and administrators on the team.
Active Salesforce certifications (Admin, Developer, Architect) or ability to achieve relevant certifications upon hire (Architect)
2+ years of experience in an Architecture role - SFDC or other CRM architecture experience a plus
3+ years of recent Salesforce platform experience with Lightning
5+ years of CRM industry experience
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.
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If not otherwise specified, schedule is M-F, 8-5.
Criminal Background CheckThis position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.
How To ApplyIf qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
Application review will begin November 19, 2020.
Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.
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Working at Florida State University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.
Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.
Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.
Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.
Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.
With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.
Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.
Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.
At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.
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