Salesforce Solutions Architect

Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Salesforce Solutions Architect who is capable of navigating complex client requirements to design world class systems with precision, enthusiasm, and dedication to quality.

The Solutions Architect (SA) is responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of projects. This includes leading discovery and design workshops with clients, synthesizing client requirements into solutions, implementing complex solutions on the Salesforce Platform, providing technical expertise during sales, and supporting project managers to successfully deliver high-quality projects on time and budget.

The SA should be energized by opportunities to connect directly with our clients, and have a track record of implementing high-stakes projects across a portfolio of challenging projects.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Driving requirements gathering sessions and mapping client business processes. The SA will lead discovery workshops with clients to ensure that a complete picture of the client needs are uncovered so that the resulting implementation meets all of the needs of a client.
• Design solutions on the Salesforce Lightning Platform that meets all of a clients requirements in a manner that is appropriate for a client’s capacity and budget.
• Developing Salesforce implementation roadmap for clients.
• Lead project implementation teams to ensure high quality builds.
• Drive quality across all of Vera’s technical implementations.
• Ability to clearly communicate solution decisions internally and with the customer throughout each project.
• Deliver projects across a range of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM, as appropriate).
• Support project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Support consulting directors in winning sales by bringing technical expertise to a sales process.
• Contribute to Vera’s learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Relevant Engineering or Computer Science degree, or relevant work experience as a Salesforce architect
• One or more Architect Certifications
• Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
• 3+ years of technology consulting experience
• 3+ years working on the Salesforce Lightning Platform
• 1+ years of designing solutions on the Salesforce Lightning Platform
• Deployment and testing on the Salesforce Lightning Platform
• Leading implementation teams
• Excited by researching and exploring new tools and features developed on the Salesforce Platform
• Apex and Lightning framework development
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
• Experience or interest in working in a small, dynamic team
• Positive, supportive attitude, and sense of humor
• Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Certification
• Integration patterns and frameworks
• Experience or interest in social service work or international development
• Fluency / proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or other languages

Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.

Employee Incentive Plan

All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package.

To showcase our commitment to employee growth and well-being, Vera offers a paid sabbatical to employees who complete three consecutive years.

Student Loans

To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.

Child Care

In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.

Retirement

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its employees.

Wellness Leave

We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!

Paid Time Off

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.

Health Care

Vera is passionate about supporting the health of you and your family. We cover medical insurance premiums, including family coverage, up to a maximum amount.

How to Apply

Complete an online application by clicking apply below.

Vera Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

What makes Vera such a great place to work?

Our Values

In everything we do, we’re guided by our core values : Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact

Our Mission

As a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest social and environmental standards in pursuit of our mission.

Our Global Team

Our wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.

We are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Vera’s signature strengths.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.

We run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.

Vera Solutions is a social enterprise and certified B Corporation providing cloud and mobile solutions that help social sector organizations better track their impact, streamline their operations, and create feedback loops that put data in the hands of those who need it.

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