Salesforce Application Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility.

It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Our growing team is looking for a Salesforce Application Architect!

What you’ll do here :

• Develop the application architecture that will support the integration of the Salesforce platform with our different systems, leveraging both custom development and standard platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with various development and architecture teams in leveraging the platform to its full potential, while educating about its realities and limitations.
• Design scalable and robust application and programmatic architectures to be implemented by the various project teams, and review designs produced by technical leaders and colleagues.
• Act as a safeguard and ensure that the designs and implemented solutions meet our standards and follow our guidelines.
• Contribute to the corporate, IT, and strategic visions and play a key role in determining which responsibilities the Salesforce platform will hold in Intact’s technological ecosystem.
• Encourage the adoption of the platform’s best practices and ensure that the various functional requirements are realized following its paradigms.
• Collaborate with the team’s technical actor, developers and leads, and provide them with the mentorship and support they require.
• Act as a bridge between the analysts, translating functional requirements into platform designs, the implementation team, and the projects’ leadership.

Profile sought :

• Passionate about software engineering, curious and interested in new technologies.
• A team player, and a leader who knows how to foster collaboration.
• Able to turn a business problem into a technological solution.
• Comfortable working in complex and ever-changing environments with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent at making complex information accessible and understandable to multiple audiences with varying degrees of technological expertise.
• A well-organized self-starter with drive.
• An excellent communicator.

What you bring to the table :

• A degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or any combination of training and equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Salesforce Technical Lead and / or Architect.
• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex Salesforce integrations, leveraging the standard APIs as well as modern event-driven technologies.
• Knowledge of software design patterns (GoF) and OOP principles (SaOLID), as they pertain and apply to Salesforce’s Apex.
• An exhaustive knowledge of Salesforce s modern frontend stack, including LWC.
• Knowledge of SOA (SOAP / REST), Micro-services, Security (OWASP), event-driven architecture, MuleSoft or other integration / gateway platforms considered an asset.
• Deep understanding of the platform’s features and their underlying trade-offs.
• Salesforce Certification, Trailhead badges, and related trainings, will be considered an asset.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.