Salesforce Technical Architect

The role

You will be able to design technical architecture solutions that span over multiple platforms and include integration and authentication across systems; manage the development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of highly secure solutions that are optimized for performance and built to scale; articulate design considerations, trade-offs, benefits, and recommendations for a technical architecture. 

About Accenture 

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 514,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities 

Accenture Technology 

Accenture Technology leverages design thinking, industry insights and the latest digital and security methodologies to help clients innovate, grow and improve their businesses. Our expertise, capabilities and experience mean that our clients (including some of the biggest brands in the world) trust us to find the right solutions for their needs. 

Together with our talented international colleagues, we focus on connecting the needs of businesses with the new possibilities that come with technological progress. Because that's where the real challenges are: inventing and testing things that have never been tried before, getting new applications ready for roll-out, and ultimately guiding clients to select and implement the right technologies – including state of the art solutions - to transform their businesses. 

Salesforce 

 Accenture is the largest partner of Salesforce worldwide and has a track record of implementing some of the largest Nordic Salesforce projects. Increasing demand on Salesforce and a track record of successful deliveries enables our practice to grow in 2021. 

 Job Description: 

The Technical Architect will have support from the Global Delivery Group as well as from local support resources provided by the global team.

For now, all Accenture business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only.    

Please note: The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities and guidance from several infectious disease experts. 

Typical Day Snapshot – Technical Architect   

• Collaborate with Functional team to determine how best to implement solution (decisions around declarative vs programmatic vs AppExchange, etc).   
• Escalation Point for technical issues.   
• Solution components that are outside of the Salesforce platform:   
• Expert platform knowledge.   
• Security.   
• Integration (including a technology/not just) and data Migration.   
• End to End Technical Solutions.   
• Take on TA role on projects
• People Manager have regular 1-on-1s, perform annual reviews, etc   
• Sales Support: Help scope, solution, and estimate sales opportunities alongside a delivery lead. Assist in SOW creation, etc.    
• Practice Development: Mentor resources, take on leadership roles to expand overall practice capabilities, etc.   

Basic Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience developing Salesforce customizations (Apex/VF), integrations, and developing and executing data migrations.   
• A minimum of 2 years of experience creating the technical architecture for complex Salesforce implementations.   
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in technology implementation for full lifecycle enterprise software projects.   
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Salesforce.com and other certifications, required.   

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong background in Cloud Computing solutions – cloud computing strategy, systems design, implementation and management.   
• Consulting experience with medium to large consulting firms focusing on cloud computing related consulting (storage, SaaS, multi-tenant computing, large scale computing environments, etc).   
• Demonstrated knowledge of XML, SQL, HTTP/HTTPS, and EAI processes.   
• Familiarity with multiple implementation standards and methodologies.   
• Programming Languages – APEX, VisualForce, Familiarity with ANT and Eclipse tools for working with the IDE.   
• Very strong work ethic with a customer service focus (high intensity)   
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment.   
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Desire to work in an information systems environment.   
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.   
• Excellent leadership and management skills.   

Location

• Sweden – Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö

About Accenture Sweden:

At Accenture Sweden we have a range of communities and engagement opportunities.

Accenture IF

Accenture IF is a community hosted by our colleagues – for our colleagues, to meet and practice sports and physical activities. We offer a wide range of activities like football, racket sports, running, sailing, golf, yoga and much more.

To exercise sports you enjoy in the company of others, will help you stay motivated and healthy. Join our yearly events such as a cross-country skiing bootcamp, Accenture European Championship in football or an upcoming hiking trip in the mountains. We strongly believe in work-life balance and to have fun together!

Parental leave

We want our employees to grow and achieve value in life, both in their profession and in their personal life. Accenture offer a market leading compensation for parental leave – we pay for 270 days and compensate 90% of the difference between Social Insurance Agency’s (Försäkringskassan) maximum coverage and a base pay up to 80 000 SEK/month.

Sick leave/Well-being

In need of medical treatment, we want our employees to get well supported. All Accenture employees are covered by a health insurance by Skandia - Skandia Lifeline Access. The insurance offer healthcare of physical and mental treatments, including rehabilitation. During sick leave you will get well covered, Accenture pay 80% of your salary day 2-14 and 90% day 15-90.

Our “Truly Human” network aim to bring us all together – as truly human individuals. We commit to care for ourselves and others, to foster an open-minded and supporting environment. Together we can help each other to achieve our aspirations and become the best version of ourselves. One of many initiatives are “Truly Human Health Academy”, a 100-day journey filled with classes held by health- and dietician experts, workshops, and buddy challenges – to learn and reflect on well-being and daily habits.

Networks

At Accenture we offer network opportunities, for our employees to meet and share common interests. Our aim is to foster a company culture that stands for inclusion and diversity – a place for everyone in terms of cross-cultural diversity, ethnicity, gender, disability, mental health, and LGBT.

• Our set goal is to achieve 50/50 in percentage of gender equality by 2025.
• We have an LGBT community and ally program to support and raise awareness
• With a multi-cultural calendar, we consider all the days our employees/clients observe and celebrate
• On a yearly basis, we acknowledge Equality Champions – colleagues with a passion for accelerating equality and drive lasting change

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During July and first half of August we have limited possibility to process incoming applications due to summer vacations. All applications received during this time period will be processed at the latest mid-August.