Remote Solution Architect - Manufacturing Cloud (Contract Role - Salesforce)

Description:

• Thunder is seeking an experienced Contractor for the role of Solution Architect - Manufacturing Cloud, specifically for Salesforce projects.
• The position is fully remote and open to candidates in the United States or Canada.
• The Solution Architect will act as a liaison between clients and the Thunder team, collaborating with technology and business stakeholders to develop a scalable Salesforce architecture.
• Responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud solutions, developing high-level architecture and detailed design documents.
• The role involves participating in client meetings such as discovery workshops, requirement sessions, system demos, user acceptance testing, and end-user training.
• The Solution Architect will evaluate client business processes, identify enhancement opportunities, and translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Collaboration with Thunder project members is essential to design solutions that meet business requirements and prepare project deliverables.
• The position requires the development of user stories and process diagrams to support Salesforce solution design and development.
• Configuration of user stories within Salesforce and other cloud-based technologies is part of the role.
• The Solution Architect will document and assign technical work to offshore teams and collaborate with developers to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Ensuring quality deliverables is a key responsibility.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3-5+ years of consulting experience within the Salesforce Partner ecosystem.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on configuration experience and at least 2-3 completed end-to-end implementations of Manufacturing Cloud is required.
• Experience in Salesforce CPQ and/or Revenue Cloud is highly preferred.
• Candidates should have experience in defining and documenting requirements and writing functional specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are necessary.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the company operates remotely.
• Candidates should be eager to contribute to team expertise and project success.
• Practical exposure to Agile methodology, including writing user stories and managing scrum calls, is required.
• At least 2-3 active Salesforce certifications are required, preferably in Manufacturing Cloud, CPQ, Billing, and/or Sales and Service Cloud.

Benefits:

• This position is a contract role and does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans that full-time employees receive.
• Contractors will be responsible for their own taxes and insurance.
• Thunder encourages applicants to discuss contractor agreement terms during the Talent Screen.
• The company is open to considering contractors for future full-time roles if they are a better fit.