Technical Architect (B2B Commerce)

<div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>Technical Architect - B2B Commerce</b></span><br> <br> We are looking for a <b>B2B Commerce Technical Architect </b>to help us support our continued growth. The B2B Commerce Technical Architect is responsible for helping to drive deep technology conversations with customers. This person will help customers and prospects assess their current technical state, both from a Salesforce and from an overall perspective.<br> <br>  <br> <b>Role Responsibilities:</b></div> <ul> <li>The Technical Architect will assist in creating a technical roadmap that will ensure a company has the technical infrastructure in place to help solve customer business problems. </li> <li>Lead technical design sessions; architect and document technical solutions aligned with client business objectives; identify gaps in current/future state solutions</li> <li>Help drive some of Salesforce's largest, most strategic opportunities by segment or industry verticals and ensure the technical win in top accounts.</li> <li>Work effectively individually and with Coastal and client members toward customer satisfaction and success</li> <li>Design and implement data structure, flows, Apex classes, and Lightning components to support application build as needed.</li> <li>Assist with and manage source control/devops workflows and review code to ensure development quality, and manage and oversee deployments</li> <li>Takes direction from project team members and immediate supervisor</li> <li>Demonstrates a basic level of knowledge of common enterprise systems CRM or ERP</li> <li>Seeks opportunities to develop professional skills</li> <li>Achieves necessary technical certifications</li> <li>Travels with client or project team as needed</li> <li>Demonstrates the ability to perform Salesforce.com administration / configuration / data migration duties as directed</li> </ul> <div><b>Experience/Skills Required:</b></div> <ul> <li>A minimum of 3 years of experience developing Salesforce customizations (Apex/VF), integrations, and developing and executing data migrations</li> <li>A minimum of 2 years of experience creating the technical architecture for complex Salesforce implementations</li> <li>A minimum of 5 years of experience in technology implementation for full lifecycle enterprise software projects</li> <li>Extensive experience with Salesforce products including B2B/D2C Commerce, Order Management, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Revenue Cloud desired</li> <li>Minimum of an active Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer II Certifications required</li> <li>B2B Commerce and/or OMS Developer & Admin Accreditations strongly preferred</li> </ul> <div><b>Preferred Skills:</b></div> <ul> <li>Understanding of key design patterns and large data volume limitations and best practices</li> <li>Understanding and experience with platform authentication patterns, platform security and sharing methods</li> <li>Knowledge of data integration tools and experience integrating Salesforce with different business systems</li> <li>Experience with DevOps tools like Gearset or Copado </li> <li>Knowledge of XML, SQL, HTTP/HTTPS, and EAI processes</li> <li>Familiarity with multiple implementation standards and methodologies</li> <li>Programming Languages – APEX, VisualForce, Familiarity with ANT and Eclipse tools for working with the IDE</li> <li>Must have full-time permanent US work authorization</li> </ul> <div><b>Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:</b></div> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience</li> <li>Level 2 or Level 3 Salesforce Certifications</li> </ul> <div><br> <b>Why Coastal, and what we offer:</b></div> <ul> <li>Flexible working hours with an emphasis on a life-work balance (in that order!)</li> <li>Fully remote work; “Live by the beach, work in the Cloud,” plus company office locations in Palm Coast, FL; Atlanta, GA; Tysons, VA & Lexington, KY </li> <li>Unlimited Paid Time Off (RTO), 401K with Company Match, and Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage </li> <li>Competitive quarterly and annual bonus opportunities</li> <li>Continuing education and certification reimbursements, specifically within the Salesforce and Snowflake ecosystems; plus occasional in-house competitions with spot bonuses</li> <li>A flexible and fun team culture! We value transparency, support, flexibility, growth, teamwork, fun, and so much more</li> <li>Frequent team and culture activities, virtual & in-person, including Lunch and Learns, Happy Hours, team-building events, and the Holiday Party to Top All Holiday Parties </li> <li>Quarterly All-Hands calls to bring the company together, and an open-door leadership policy with access to mentorship and guidance</li> <li>Opportunities for accelerated growth, networking, and career guidance and support</li> <li>Trust, transparency and respect across all levels of the company</li> </ul> <div> <br> <i>Coastal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.<br>  <br> This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</i><br> <br> <br> <br> <br>  </div><br>

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