Customer Tech - Salesforce Solution Architect Senior - Tech Consulting - Open Location - EY

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. **The opportunity** This is a rapidly growing area, so you will have plenty of opportunity to spread your wings and develop your skillset to keep up with the ever-growing demands of the digital landscape. Our Salesforce practice drives enterprise Salesforce.com implementations, including all project phases such as discovery, definition, build, test and deploy. After our sales team wins a project, you'll become the main contact person for the client to manage their project to make sure it's delivered on-time and on-budget. ? As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be the linchpin in translating business requirements into technical realities. Your expertise will shape the architecture of solutions to align with business goals, making a significant impact on our project delivery. You'll find yourself evaluating solution architectures, coordinating junior colleagues, and interacting with clients daily, possibly leading client workstreams. Your key responsibilities In this role, you will be at the forefront of bridging business and technology, with responsibilities including: + Translating business requirements into technical solutions + Assessing the impact of technical decisions on business outcomes + Contributing to project delivery and tracking status + Engaging with clients and leading workstreams as needed + Supporting sales activities and maintaining engagement economics **Skills and attributes for success** To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen, including: + Excellent oral and written communication skills, comfort leading conversations with audiences of all levels + Ability to lead discovery meetings to identify system requirements and establish an understanding of business processes with the client + Experience in Salesforce (SFDC) CRM and multiple end to end implementations + Salesforce integration experience, and experience with a variety of middleware tools + Deep experience with Salesforce, APEX APIs, APEX Triggers, VisualForce, Apex Classes, Apex Web Services, APIs, AppExchange, and Salesforce.com s-controls + Hands on experience configuring Salesforce.com, Workflow Alerts and Actions, and Approval Workflows + Ability to lead the solutioning and design of the Salesforce platform, and identify gaps between current and future state + Knowledge of Salesforce configuration and platform capabilities + Work with developers to define and create specifications for any custom code or data migration requirements + Ability to create and manage project timelines and project economics to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery + Ability to identify potential risks (people and technology), develop plans for mitigation, and support the change management efforts + Agile delivery methodologies + Proficiency in application development tools + Quality assurance and software development expertise + Systems integration skills + Building relationships, client trust, and emotional agility + Complex problem-solving abilities **To qualify for the role, you must have** + A Bachelor's degree is required in Business Systems or related field + 2-4 years of relevant experience in a relevant field, implementing Salesforce.com with teams of 5 or more people, and have hands on experience with configuration and customizations + Familiar with relational database concepts + Self-starter and able to handle multiple tasks and priorities + Excellent communication, leadership and client development skills + Salesforce.com certification(s) + Strong oral and written communication skills, comfort leading conversations with audiences of all levels + Able to travel to meet client demand as needed **Ideally, you'll also have** + Degree emphasis in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, MIS, Mathematics desired; Master's degree in one of these areas preferred + Certifications and prior consulting experience highly preferred **What we look for** We are looking for top performers who excel in a dynamic environment, have a passion for technology and architecture, and are eager to drive innovation. Your ability to solve complex problems, think critically, and collaborate effectively will set you apart as a candidate. **What we offer** We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $101,500 to $186,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $121,700 to $211,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. + **Continuous learning:** You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. + **Success as defined by you:** We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. + **Transformative leadership:** We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. + **Diverse and inclusive culture:** You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.** EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. For those living in California, please click here (https://ey-preview.ey.com/content/ey-unified-site/ey-com/local/us/en\_us/home/legal-and-privacy/fair-chance-ordinance.html?token=68cf9ed2-94e5-4db9-83cf-5c6aa14619de) for additional information. 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