Solutions Architect (Salesforce) - Modus Create
Indiana, PA
About the Job
Hello! Are you ready to Work from Home and transform your career? If you have great consulting skills and know you can consistently delight our customers and help grow our accounts, Modus is the perfect fit for you. Our high performance team helps our clients to build awesome solutions to accomplish their goals and vision. Are you interested in working from home with some of the best talent on the planet? Then keep reading.
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Solutions Architect to lead the design and architecture of a cutting-edge product built on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring our solutions are scalable, high-performing, and aligned with business requirements. This role will balance high-level solution architecture responsibilities with hands-on development, guiding the team in technical best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable web applications, particularly on the Salesforce platform. The Solution Architect will work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, developers, and UX design, to deliver exceptional customer-centric solutions.
About You
Experience Level: Architect
Key Responsibilities:
- Solution Design & Architecture:
- Lead the architecture and design of complex web- and Salesforce-based solutions, ensuring they align with business goals and best practices.
- Define data models, application components, and integration strategies for seamless functionality across multiple systems.
- Create and document technical architectures that leverage Salesforce features and capabilities (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud).
- Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of all solutions.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand functional and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with product managers, development teams, and business analysts to create solution roadmaps and execution plans.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions while ensuring alignment with Salesforce platform capabilities.
- Customization & Development:
- Oversee the customization and configuration of web or Salesforce components (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, etc.) to meet business objectives.
- Provide guidance and oversight to development teams, ensuring best practices in development and coding standards.
- Lead the integration of Salesforce with external systems, leveraging APIs and middleware as necessary.
- Governance & Best Practices:
- Define and implement best practices for solution governance, including version control, deployment, and security protocols.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure all technical deliverables align with the overall architectural vision.
- Ensure compliance with Salesforce's security guidelines and data protection standards.
- Technical Leadership:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce, staying updated on platform innovations and new releases.
- Mentor and guide development teams on Salesforce architecture, design patterns, and coding standards.
- Play an active role in the development and customization of Salesforce components using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other platform tools.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance software solutions and practices.
- Contribute to complex integrations and customizations, working side-by-side with the development team to solve technical challenges.
- Modern Web Application Development:
- (Preferred) Experience designing and building web applications using modern front-end/back-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, or similar).
- Leverage modern development practices like microservices, RESTful APIs, and responsive web design when building solutions that integrate with Salesforce and other platforms.
- Provide insights on how Salesforce can be enhanced through the use of modern tech stacks in adjacent applications.
- Testing & Quality Assurance:
- Define testing strategies and lead quality assurance activities to validate that solutions meet business and technical requirements.
- Oversee the resolution of any technical issues or bugs in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, with 3+ years of experience in Salesforce platform architecture and development.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performing solutions both with standard web technologies as well as on the Salesforce platform.
- Deep experience with Salesforce products (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud) and third-party integrations.
- Solid understanding of data architecture, data management, and security protocols within the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of modern web technologies such as JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end services (e.g., Node.js, Python).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business and technical challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficient in Salesforce development tools such as Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce DX.
- Expertise in Salesforce integration patterns, APIs, web services, and middleware solutions.
- Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect) are highly desirable.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Why Join Us?
- Work on innovative projects that leverage the latest in Salesforce technology.
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team to create impactful, customer-focused solutions.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and professional development.
[In reference to requisition 1934]
You love learning and understand that software is an ever-evolving world. You enjoy playing with new tech and exploring areas that you might not have experience with yet. You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in your community.
Having overlap with your team is critical when working in a global remote team. Modus requires all team members to overlap with EST hours daily. In addition, reliable high speed internet is a must.
Things You Might Do
Modus is a fast-growing, and remote-first company, so you'll likely get experience on many different projects across the organization. That said, here are some things you'll probably do:
• Give back to the community via open source and blog posts
• Travel and meet great people- as part of our remote-first lifestyle, it's important that we come together as needed to work together, meet each other in person and have fun together. Please keep that in mind when you apply
• Teach and be taught: Modus creates active teams that work in internal and external projects together, giving opportunities to stay relevant with the latest technologies and learning from experts worldwide
• Interact directly with internal and external clients to represent Modus and its values
• Discover our comprehensive learning benefits, available to every Modite. Gain access to over 12,000 courses on a licensed learning platform. Plus, enjoy paid professional development time, including tailored training and workshops. Your growth matters to us—we're here to help you thrive
Our Benefits may vary according to the Country you are located in, so please reach out to our recruiter in case you have any questions.
If you live in Costa Rica and you become a full-time employee, we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• 100% Remote work (could vary according to the client's needs)
• Flexible working hours
• Travel according to client's needs
• Company paid private insurance
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
• Social Security (CCSS) by law
If you live in France, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, or the Netherlands and you become a full-time employee, we offer:
• A permanent employment contract according to the labor laws of the country you are living in (PTO may vary depending on the countries listed above)
• A laptop and an onboarding budget for home office need
• Mental Health Support Program
• Health coverage (sick leave)
• Conference: Flight/train ticket + accommodation + food
• Remote work or hybrid work (Paris and Lyon)
If you live in Romania and you become a full-time employee, we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Telework indemnity
• Bookster subscription
• Extra PTO Days with Tenure per year worked(up to max. 4 days)
• Possibility to obtain paid certification/courses if they align with company goals and are relevant to the employee's role
• Client Referral program
• 100 % remote work and the possibility to work from the office
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
If you live in the USA and you become a full-time employee, we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance (medical, vision, and dental) and other benefits (FSA and HSA)
• Virtual Care support
• 401(K) match to up to 3.5% of your annual salary
• Optional Voluntary Short or Long-term disability insurance.
• Remote work
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
• Flexible Time Off/PTO
If you live anywhere else, you can become a contractor, and then we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• 100% Remote work (could vary according to the client's needs)
• Travel according to client's needs
• Employee Referral Program
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
About Modus
Modus Create is a digital product group that accelerates digital transformation. We use high-performing teams, emerging technology, and "new school" product development tools and methods to accelerate business outcomes. We support our clients across four core delivery areas: business and product strategy consulting, customer experience, cloud services, and Agile software delivery.
Driven by a team of world-class talent, we have been recognized by the Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies nine years in a row, the Washington Business Journal list of Fastest Growing Companies in the Washington, DC area three years in a row, and a top company for remote work by FlexJobs. We're also an official partner to Atlassian, AWS, Cloudflare, GitHub, InVision, Ionic Framework, and Vue.js!
Founded in 2011, with our HQ in Reston, Virginia and offices in Costa Rica, Romania and France, Modus has employees all over the world. Based on the model of an open source team, Modites work remotely and are located across the globe. This has allowed us to hire the best talent in the world, no matter where they live. Our highly collaborative, autonomous, and effective working environment is fueled by a team unified by a love of continuous learning. Our years of thought leadership including books, whitepapers, blog posts, conferences and MeetUp talks, demonstrate our commitment to sharing what we've learned.
We encourage every Modus employee to do the same. Our company is a platform for the growth of our employees. Through working with our distributed team of experts on challenging projects, every person that joins the Modus team can expect to continue growing and learning every day. This is your chance to be part of building something great.
*Federal law requires Modus Create to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States as full-time employees.
*The statement above does not apply to 1099 Contractors or International Contractors
Modus Create is committed to creating a diverse environment, and each of us contributes to inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
