Salesforce Solution Architect

Gentrack

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
The CompanyGentrack provides leading utilities across the world with innovative cleantech solutions. The global pace of change is accelerating, and utilities need to rebuild for a more sustainable future. Working with some of the world’s biggest energy and water companies, as well as innovative challenger brands, we are helping companies reshape what it means to be a utilities business. We are driven by our passion to create positive impact. That is why utilities rely on us to drive innovation, deliver great customer experiences, and secure profits. Together, we are renewing utilities.Our Values and CultureColleagues at Gentrack are one big team, working together to drive efficiency in two of the planet’s most precious resources, energy, and water. We are passionate people who want to drive change through technology and believe in making a difference. Our values drive decisions and how we interact and communicate with customers, partners, shareholders, and each other. Our core values are:· Respect for the planet· Respect for our customers and· Respect for each otherGentrackers are a group of smart thinkers and dedicated doers. We are a diverse team who love our work and the people we work with and who collaborate and inspire each other to deliver creative solutions that make our customers successful. We are a team that shares knowledge, asks questions, raises the bar, and are expert advisers. At Gentrack we care about doing honest business that is good for not just customers but families, communities, and ultimately the planet. Gentrackers continuously look for a better way and drive quality into everything they do.This is a truly exciting time to join Gentrack with a clear growth strategy and a world class leadership team working to fulfil Gentrack’s global aspirations by having the most talented people, an inspiring culture, and a technology first, people centric business.The OpportunityAs a Salesforce Solutions Architect at Gentrack, you will assume a leadership position, guiding the design and delivery of sophisticated technical solutions for our clients'. Your role involves overseeing and enhancing the technical aspects of product delivery, ensuring alignment with enterprise and application architecture principles. In this key role, you will be responsible for defining and aligning product architecture across multiple global offices, ensuring our Salesforce system is scalable, robust, and tailored to meet our customers' evolving needs.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams around the world, leading the charge in shaping a unified architecture strategy that drives business success. Collaboration with product management, development teams, internal stakeholders, and customers is crucial as you define requirements, specify optimal designs, and provide technical expertise.In line with our values, we encourage all our people to:
  • Support initiatives run by the GSTF and demonstrate our company values by providing a clear commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
  • Contribute through identifying/proposing local sustainable practices and ideas in accordance with our Sustainability Charter.
  • Utilise our sustainability app by taking part in challenges and improving behaviours to be more sustainable.
The Specifics
  • Lead the design of scalable, robust Salesforce solutions that align with business goals and global operational requirements.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across different regions to ensure consistent implementation and alignment of Salesforce architecture.
  • Architect and oversee integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
  • Define and enforce Salesforce best practices for configuration, development, and security across global teams.
  • Work with product managers to align Salesforce solutions with business objectives and customer needs across all markets.
  • Represent the Salesforce component of our product on the technical change board, ensuring awareness and inputting into wider technical decisions across the business that may impact the salesforce product.
  • Stay updated on Salesforce capabilities and emerging technologies to continually evolve the platform and enhance business processes.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal governance policies across all Salesforce implementations.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to development teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance technical culture.
What we're looking for (you don’t need to be a guru at all, we’re looking forward to coaching and collaborating with you):
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Salesforce, including system/solution architecture roles.
  • Industry experience in energy or utilities contexts would be advantageous.
  • Expertise in enterprise solutions, software development lifecycle, and project methodologies.
  • Personal attributes include commitment to excellence, sound judgment, attention to detail, strong relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Open-minded and consultative approach, ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Science, or Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
What we offer in return:
  • Personal growth – in leadership, commercial acumen and technical excellence
  • To be part of a global, winning high growth organization – with a career path to match
  • A vibrant, culture full of people passionate about transformation and making a difference -with a one team, collaborative ethos
  • A competitive reward package that truly awards our top talent
  • A chance to make a true impact on society and the planet
Gentrack want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So, if you are passionate about learning new things and keen to join the mission, you will fit right in.#LI-AF1

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