Salesforce Technical Architect
General Dynamics Information Technology - South Portland, ME
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Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Solutions ArchitectWe are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges.GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to securely and expertly apply the latest technology. Own your opportunity at GDIT and youll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Salesforce Technical Architect joining our team to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Marketplace Assister Technical Support (MATS) program.At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. As a Salesforce Technical Architect supporting MATS, the ideal candidate will serve as the technical expert on Market Place Technical Support (MATS) projects focused on Salesforce - Service Cloud, Experience cloud (Community Cloud) and the platform. And be trusted to own and deliver complex solutions supporting Marketplace this role, a typical day will include:This is a hands-on role that requires significant technical experience with the following Salesforce clouds (Service Cloud, Experience Cloud/Communities) and related technologies.Expert in developing custom solutions on the platform leveraging Lightning, Apex, Visual Force, Integrations and out of box salesforce tools.Direct involvement and/or oversight of developing business requirements, specifications, process flows, application design, application configuration and testing.Providing technical expertise in the planning, analysis, implementation, and delivery of innovative solutions around Salesforce and other cloud platformsProviding technical guidance in the creation, maintenance and upgrading CRM platform, Communities and Sites.Leads technical strategy and design workshops to direct strategy and solution visionBuild and maintain a library of reusable Service Delivery documentation and code (to include custom scripts and coding)Contributing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in interactive technologies, websites, cloud architectures, applications, and open-source technologiesAdministering complex configuration, integration, and maintenance of SalesforceMaking system enhancements and modifications based on evolving business requirementsReviews and provides feedback on technical implementations and documents and ensures that Salesforce best-practices and standards are followedDeveloping an understanding of strategic business needs and provides insight and recommendations to program leadership for technological solutions to meet business objectivesDriving client objectives and goals to completion by leveraging strong collaborations across internal and external stakeholdersWorking with client to provide Proof of Concept trails of new developers for evaluation, as necessaryWHAT YOULL NEED:Bachelors degree in computer science or related field10+ years in Salesforce development with strong understanding of the Salesforce Security model with hands-on experience in Salesforce configuration / customization using Apex , Visualforce , Triggers, SOQL, SOSL, AURA and Lighting Web Components (LWC) .8+ years of experience in a hands-on technical leadership position designing, developing, and administrating Salesforce Platform.8+ years of experience with Salesforce in a technical consulting capacity.Experience in full life-cycle Salesforce implementations with strong expertise in the following modules: Service Cloud, Community Cloud.Experience with Python or Java programming and understanding of object-oriented concepts, abstraction/inheritance, as well as experience with object-oriented languages.Ability to deal with multiple projects with both business and technical stakeholdersKnowledge of Salesforce Development Best PracticesExperience with data migration tools and best practices preferredMaster-level presentation skills for sharing concepts internally and externallyExperience implementing multiple Salesforce Project deployments including release and environment managementExperience leading technical teams and mentoring junior level resources, consultants, and clientsExperience integrating Salesforce with other applications using SOAP, REST, BULK and Streaming APIsMust have Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II certificationMust have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) yearsMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Healthcare Service Industry and/or Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) experienceExperience working on AWS platform.Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, and/or KanbanThorough knowledge of software development through automation toolsDemonstrated effective leadership and analytical skillsPast experience in Federal IT systems and development processesSalesforce certifications in Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System ArchitectExperience with one or more programming or scripting languages, such as PythonExperience with modern web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, XML, REST, and JavaScriptWHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:Full-flex work week401K with company matchChallenging work that makes a real impact on the world around youDiverse, highly collaborative teamsCOVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Created: 2025-09-06