Salesforce Solution Architect

Salesforce Solution Architect - Contract - Knutsford Leading consultancy client of mine is looking for a Salesforce specialist to join their team on an initial 3 month contract. The successful candidate will lead and be accountable for solutioning and end-to-end design activities for projects across the software development lifecycle. They will be required to: Define and document technical solutions spanning multiple applications / products and technologies, aligned to the bank's strategic architecture principles Lead the liaison with BUK business clients and wider business teams in helping to shape initial ideas into requirements that are sufficiently comprehensive to support effective system development. Support design and integration activity throughout the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Drive collaboration across the component design and build teams, ensuring that they understand and follow the defined design. Ensure that the technical integrity and quality of the applications and alignment to architecture strategy are maintained throughout delivery. Essential skills and experience Expert in architecting solutions across disparate technologies to achieve the complex business objectives of multiple business areas. A proven track record of thriving in an unstructured, ambiguous environment; adept at varying own styles to influence the optimum outcome. Experience of managing a diverse set of stakeholders and influencing their conflicting objectives in to a pragmatic solution and deliverable release schedule. Financial services business and applications knowledge. The ability to present complex technical ideas (both written and verbal), anticipate potential objections and persuade others to adopt the most appropriate view. Preferred skills and experience Banking experience is preferred but not essential. Exposure to Cloud technologies. AWS Solution Architect certification - foundation level or higher e.g. Associate level is desirable. Exposure to API design strategies both for internal and external customer usage Experience of working with service management teams or an understanding of ITIL principles. Application/Infrastructure/Enterprise Architect training and certification, e.g. TOGAF. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment. For more information or a confidential chat apply now with an up to date CV and contact details. Salesforce Solution Architect - Contract - Knutsford stream is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89955453