Remote - Application Solution Architect (Salesforce)
The ideal candidate will combine deep Salesforce expertise with strong knowledge of government systems integration, ensuring robust data interoperability for grant management and financial reporting workflows. Work Location & Attendance Requirements: Must be physically located in Georgia On-site: Tuesday to Thursday, per manager's discretion Mandatory in-person meetings: o All Hands o Enterprise Applications o On-site meetings o DECAL All Staff Work arrangements subject to management's decision While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions.
The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st. Key Responsibilities: IES Gateway Integration: Design and implement comprehensive integration solutions between Salesforce and IES Gateway, ensuring reliable data synchronization and process automation.Solution Architecture: Develop end-to-end Salesforce solutions that effectively leverage IES Gateway capabilities for grant management and financial reporting. System Integration: Create robust integration patterns using APIs, middleware, and ETL tools to establish secure data flows between Salesforce and state systems.
Technical Leadership: Guide development teams in implementing integration solutions while ensuring adherence to both Salesforce and state system standards. Compliance & Security: Ensure solutions meet federal and state security requirements, implementing proper data protection and audit mechanisms.
Business Collaboration: Partner with DECAL stakeholders to gather requirements and translate complex integration needs into technical solutions. Grant Management: Design solutions that leverage IES Gateway for streamlined grant processing, financial reporting, and compliance tracking.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all integration components, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and security protocols. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
Experience: o Minimum 7+ years in Salesforce architecture and development roles. o 2+ years' experience with government system integrations. o Proven experience with state-level eligibility systems or similar platforms. Technical Skills: o Expert knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities and integration patterns.
o Strong experience with API design, web services, and ETL processes. o Proficiency in integration technologies (MuleSoft, SOAP/REST APIs, middleware o Deep understanding of government eligibility systems and grant management processes. Essential Certifications: o Salesforce Certified Application Architect o Salesforce Certified Integration Architect o Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I: Optional Certification: o Salesforce Certified Data Architect Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills with ability to work with government stakeholders.
Strong project management and documentation abilities. Leadership qualities to guide cross-functional teams. Analytical approach to solving complex integration challenges. Preferred Experience: Previous experience with state-level system integrations.Knowledge of federal grant management requirements. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies in government projects. Experience with DevOps practices for Salesforce (CI/CD pipelines, Gearset, GitHub Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Salesforce architecture and development roles.
Required 7 Years Experience with government system integrations. Required 2 Years Proven experience with state-level eligibility systems or similar platforms. Required 2 Years Knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities and integration patterns.
Required 5 Years Proficiency in integration technologies (MuleSoft, SOAP/REST APIs, middleware Required 5 Years Deep understanding of government eligibility systems and grant management processes. Required 5 Years