Remote Salesforce Solutions Architect and Senior Administrator

Description:

• Open Philanthropy is seeking a Salesforce Solutions Architect and Senior Administrator to enhance their grantmaking system.
• The role involves designing and building complex Salesforce solutions, demonstrating expert understanding of platform capabilities and limitations.
• Responsibilities include making informed decisions on solution trade-offs, developing custom solutions using Apex, SOQL, and potentially Lightning Web Components and Visualforce.
• The candidate will lead requirements-gathering sessions, collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and manage Salesforce features and third-party tools.
• The position also includes overseeing user support and contributing to continuous improvement of Salesforce architecture and development processes.
• The candidate will lead Salesforce-adjacent projects, define project scope, manage engineering capacity, and implement agile methodologies.
• The role requires balancing multiple projects and initiatives while advocating for DevOps best practices within the Salesforce team.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Salesforce administration and development is required, with a strong background in solution architecture and technical project management.
• Candidates should have expert-level knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities and limitations.
• Proficiency in Apex and SOQL is necessary, with experience in Lightning Web Components and Visualforce considered a plus.
• A strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and design patterns is essential.
• Experience implementing and leading DevOps in a Salesforce context is required.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and their application in Salesforce projects is necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential.
• A track record of successful project delivery in complex Salesforce environments is required.
• Candidates should have the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., System Architect, Application Architect, or developer certifications) are a plus.
• Philanthropic and/or nonprofit experience is also a plus.

Benefits:

• The compensation for this role is $181,735.12, which includes a base salary of $158,735.12 and an unconditional 401(k) grant of $23,000.00 for U.S. hires.
• The position allows for remote work, with flexibility to overlap with Eastern Time for at least 5-6 hours of the workday.
• The benefits package includes excellent health insurance covering 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents, along with dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employees receive four weeks of PTO recommended per year and four months of fully paid family leave.
• A generous and flexible expense policy is in place to support staff in maintaining health and productivity.
• The organization encourages continual learning and professional development, covering related expenses.
• Support for remote work includes coverage for a remote workspace outside the home or connection to an Open Phil coworking hub.
• Note that some benefits may not be available to international hires, but cash equivalents will usually be provided.