Technical Architect at Thunder

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years of technical or consulting experience within the Salesforce ecosystem, specifically as an architect, solution engineer, IT consultant, or developer in a customer-facing role providing differentiated software technology solutions
  • Key areas of expertise: Agentforce, Service Cloud, Mulesoft, RCA, Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud, AWS/Amazon Connect, etc
  • 2+ years of experience as a Technical Architect, supporting in a Pre-Sales capacity
  • Expert in custom and managed-package API integrations (RESTful + SOAP)
  • Proven implementation using Salesforce Integration Patterns
  • Expertise in data modeling and complex data migrations
  • Active Salesforce certifications: Required - Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder; at least 2-3 out of Strongly recommended: Platform Developer I, Platform Developer II, Sharing and Visibility Architect, Data Architect
  • Nice to Have certifications: Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant, Javascript Developer, Mulesoft Integrations Architect, Identity and Access Management Architect, Deployment Architect
  • Willingness to achieve additional certifications on emerging technologies

Responsibilities

  • Pre-Sales Support: Partner with the sales team to present innovative Salesforce solutions to prospects, conduct technical discovery sessions, and build trust with potential clients
  • Solution Design: Translate business needs into robust Salesforce architectures, ensuring scalability and alignment with customer goals
  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrate mastery in system design, Salesforce development (Apex, Flows, Lightning Components), and API integration; oversee development team to ensure project systems meet client business expectations, proper testing is conducted, and performance is monitored
  • Leadership: Mentor development teams, enforce best practices, and ensure quality of deliverables; help define and enforce coding and documentation standards
  • Collaboration: Align closely with sales, project management, and technical teams to deliver seamless customer experience from pre-sales through delivery; partner with offshore and nearshore resources for code reviews, upholding coding standards, and clarifying design decisions
  • Continuous Learning: Remain current on Salesforce products and technical capabilities; demonstrate thought leadership through blog writing, public speaking, and client presentations

Skills

Salesforce
Apex
Flows
Lightning Components
API Integration
System Design

Thunder

Salesforce consulting and business optimization services

About Thunder

Thunder Consulting specializes in Salesforce consulting, helping businesses of all sizes optimize their use of the Salesforce CRM platform. Their services include 'Accelerate,' which speeds up implementation, 'Activate,' which engages users to ensure full utilization, and 'Amplify,' which offers ongoing support and adaptation to changing needs. Unlike many competitors, Thunder Consulting emphasizes a strong commitment to diversity, equality, inclusivity, and belonging within its workforce. Their goal is to empower organizations to achieve their business objectives through effective Salesforce strategies and support.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$15.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Mandatory "Minimum Vacation"
Generous employer-paid health insurance
Employee equity opportunities
Super focus on wellbeing

Risks

Increased competition in the Salesforce consulting market may impact Thunder's market share.
Rapid technological advancements could challenge Thunder's ability to integrate new solutions effectively.
Economic downturns may lead to reduced spending on consulting services, affecting Thunder's revenue.

Differentiation

Thunder specializes in Salesforce consulting, offering unique services like Accelerate, Activate, and Amplify.
The company has a dedicated Generative AI practice, enhancing customer experience and productivity.
Thunder's commitment to DEIB and remote work sets it apart in the consulting industry.

Upsides

Thunder's new Salesforce Data Cloud offering optimizes marketing and services operations for clients.
The $16M Series A funding supports global expansion and cloud innovation initiatives.
Growing demand for AI-driven CRM solutions boosts Thunder's market potential and client base.

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