IT Enterprise Applications Architect - Salesforce

Job Summary

The IT Enterprise Applications Architect at GuidePoint Security will work on the cutting edge of Information Technology and Information Security.  This position is for a self-driven technology fanatic who consistently tinkers, tweaks, learns and improves. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, technology-centric environment, enjoys challenges with new technologies (Cloud and Mobile), streamlines traditional operations, manages multiple initiatives and takes pride in enabling process with technology.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of sales, service and financial business processes and how current application stack supports them.

• Work with Business Analysts to gather, analyze and articulate high-level business and technology capabilities & requirements.

• Identify correlated requests to organize into streamlined efforts to maximize return.

• Provide guidance to delivery teams and business units as needed.

• Develop, maintain, and adhere to IT best practices, including but not limited to security, naming conventions and vendor recommended configurations.

• Maintain technical architecture diagrams including but not limited to system interface diagrams, entity relationship maps and data flow diagrams.

• Manage workload and communicates progress, expectations and issues to management and stakeholders in a consistent and timely manner.

• Support the creation of strategic roadmaps that sequence technology initiatives based on business priorities and technical dependencies, aligning to the overall enterprise strategy.

• Define architectural standards to promote standardization across the enterprise application stack.

• Establish relationships with key delivery team SMEs to drive collaboration and innovation.

• Be willing to seek out expert guidance and knowledge through various outlets including but not limited to the application communities, peers, support organizations, partners, and leading industry experts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Possess strong technical-facing written/verbal communication skills.

• Experience documenting, driving standardization and optimizing business processes with an emphasis on sales and finance business processes.

• Expert understanding of the Salesforce platform including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and CPQ.

• Expert understanding of the NetSuite or similar ERP platform including accounting, order management and procurement.

• Experience with cloud based and modern user interface (UI) tools and technologies.

• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

• Knowledge of designing solutions in a secure, growth-oriented environment.

• Experience working on an international scale is a plus.

Educational & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of experience working with sales and financial platforms.

• 5+ years working with middleware applications to facilitate automation.

• 5+ years working with BI/Analytics platforms.

• Certifications and or experience in one or more of the following:

  • Salesforce

  • NetSuite

  • Domo

Travel & Office Location

• Approximately 10% out-of-town travel to regional offices and/or data centers

• Work remotely or at the regional office when not traveling