Solutions Architect – Salesforce at wePlace

Purpose Statement

• As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are seeking a seasoned Salesforce Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to overseeing and enhancing our Salesforce architecture, driving high-impact projects to success, and leading our technology teams towards delivering exceptional client value.

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: Committed to your professional growth, offering full support for certifications, access to Udemy, cloud training platforms, and dedicated time for learning.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values research, compliance, and delivery, driving the bank's technological direction.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office, fostering both collaboration and work-life balance.
• Rewarding Projects: Work on the bank's highest-profile Salesforce projects, making a direct impact on our clients and the success of our teams.

Experience

• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and business process modelling.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and security protocols.
• Experience in cloud computing environments (AWS)
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps practices.
• 3- 5 years’ experience as an Architect
• 3- 5 years’ experience working with postilion card management system

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
• A relevant post graduate degree
• Certification in AWS Architecture

Knowledge
Must have detailed knowledge of:

• System architecture (technical design and implementation processes)
• Systems analysis and design
• UML or equivalent modelling language
• Technical Test Plan Design
• IT systems development processes
• Application development
• Standards and governance

 Ideal:

• Detailed knowledge of:
• Banking systems
• Agile development life cycle
• Knowledge of UML
• Solid understanding of:
• Bank’s systems environment
• Bank business model
• Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)
• Object Orientated Development environment (i.e. Java, Spring Framework, JBoss)

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific)
• Contactable via own mobile phone