First Factory, Inc. - Salesforce Architect
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Salesforce Architect

  • On-site
    • Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Software Engineering

Job description

We’re looking for a Salesforce Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-impact Salesforce solutions. This is a strategic technical leadership role that involves collaborating across teams, defining enterprise architecture standards, and guiding the development team to ensure alignment with business goals and Salesforce best practices

About First Factory:

We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we thrive and embrace fresh challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Salesforce architecture & solution design

  • Design robust, scalable Salesforce solutions to support evolving business needs.

  • Define system architecture, data models, integration patterns, and platform governance.

  • Lead the documentation of architecture blueprints and technical specifications.

Technical leadership & mentorship

  • Serve as the technical expert and mentor for Salesforce developers and admins.

  • Align Salesforce projects with broader enterprise architecture and technology strategy.

  • Establish and enforce development standards and best practices.

Cross-functional collaboration

  • Partner with product owners, project managers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.

  • Provide guidance during the entire project lifecycle—from discovery through delivery.

Innovation & platform optimization

  • Stay ahead of the curve on Salesforce innovations and emerging tools.

  • Recommend enhancements and champion the adoption of new features across the organization.

  • Promote continuous improvement across teams and platforms.

Quality assurance & performance

  • Review code, ensure platform performance, and oversee testing strategies.

  • Troubleshoot issues and ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

Integration & data governance

  • Design and manage integrations with third-party systems and internal platforms.

  • Ensure high standards in data quality, governance, and compliance.

Job requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture.

  • Strong experience in complex Salesforce implementations and integrations.

  • Deep knowledge of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and related tools.

  • Advanced proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, and Salesforce APIs.

  • Hands-on experience with integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Informatica).

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.

  • Salesforce certifications required:
    - Salesforce Certified System Architect and/or Application Architect.
    - CTA certification preferred.

  • Excellent communication skills in English – both verbal and written


Key strengths:

  • Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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