Job Summary
Mandatory Qualifications
· Graduate Degree Holder: A graduate degree is mandatory for this role.
· Salesforce Experience: Minimum of 9+ years of relevant Salesforce experience is required.
· Architectural Experience: At least 2+ projects experience as an architect, including large end-to-end Salesforce project implementations across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Architecture Design: Prepare architecture designs and present them to customers. Lead design reviews.
· Solution Development: Design and develop solutions primarily on the Force.com platform using Apex programming language, Aura Framework, and Communities.
· Compliance: Ensure that Salesforce solutions adhere to Salesforce requirements and customer security requirements.
Technical Skills
· Lightning Experience: Experience in Lightning is essential.
· Salesforce Configuration and Customization: Hands-on experience in Salesforce configuration and customization, including Apex and Lightning Web Components (LWC), is a must.
· Release Management: Experience in release management and continuous integration methodologies.
· Agile Methodologies: Experience in Agile project execution methodologies.
Project Delivery
· Salesforce Domains: Project delivery experience in Salesforce.com technology across various domains.
· Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud: Salesforce technical experience in these areas.
· Customization and Configuration: Strong experience in customization and configuration of Salesforce.
· System Integration: Salesforce experience in integration with various systems.
· Out-of-the-Box Capabilities: Expertise with out-of-the-box Salesforce capabilities and community features.
Additional Skills
· UI/UX Understanding: Good understanding of user interface and user experience design.
· Performance Optimization: Improve architecture and optimize the performance of very complex software systems.
· Data Model and SOQL: Proficient in standard data model and Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL).
· Security Configuration: Good at configuring security features like profile permission sets, public groups, and roles.
· API Familiarity: Familiarity with Salesforce APIs.
· Data Migration: Experience in data migration activities.
· Code Review and Deployment: Experience in the implementation of various tools for code reviews, version control, and deployment.
· Troubleshooting: Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and debugging skills in Salesforce.
· Knowledge of Latest Features: Familiarity with Salesforce's latest features.
Client Relationship Management
· Process Improvement: Seek out ways to utilize Salesforce to improve processes and productivity, and make recommendations.
· Client Relationships: Develop strong client relationships by building trust, rapport, and positive working relationships with key sponsors, stakeholders, and team members.
Certifications
· (Certification as Preferred) • Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
· Salesforce Certified Application Architect or Salesforce Certified System Architect
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.