Technical Architect

A global cloud-based software company focused on customer relationship management, named among the Best Places to Work 2023.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Technical Architect

Salesforce, a leading enterprise SaaS company and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, is seeking a Technical Architect to join their pre-sales organization. This role is pivotal in bridging sophisticated technical solutions with business needs, focusing on helping IT organizations understand Salesforce's integration into their existing architecture landscape. The position combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring deep knowledge of cloud architecture, data security, and enterprise integration.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical advisor to C-level executives, architecting solutions using the Salesforce Customer 360 platform. Key responsibilities include delivering proof of concepts, participating in hackathons, and maintaining expertise in European data protection legislation. The role demands a unique blend of technical architecture experience and pre-sales acumen, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and drive innovation projects.

This position offers significant growth potential within Salesforce's collaborative environment, known for its strong core values of trust, equality, growth, and innovation. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including equity participation, educational support, and work-life balance initiatives. Located in Lausanne, Switzerland, with remote work options, this role presents an opportunity to impact enterprise digital transformation while working for a globally recognized technology leader.

The successful candidate will join a company that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and professional development, with access to extensive learning resources and career advancement opportunities. This role is ideal for experienced architects who are passionate about cloud technology and eager to shape the future of enterprise solutions while working in a dynamic, fast-growing organization.

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Responsibilities For Technical Architect

  • Support sales cycle covering technical architecture
  • Explain benefits of Salesforce Customer 360 platform to IT and technical partners
  • Assess technical customer requirements and potential solutions
  • Advise CIO/CTO/CXO level contacts on cloud architecture
  • Participate in Proof of Concepts and Hackathons
  • Coach and mentor pre-sales colleagues
  • Drive innovation projects
  • Respond to RFPs
  • Maintain understanding of European Data Protection legislation

Requirements For Technical Architect

  • Fluent English and German or French (spoken and written)
  • Experience in pre-sales, solution engineering
  • Knowledge of Swiss & industry data privacy compliance requirements
  • Experience with architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
  • Multi-year experience in software, system or enterprise architecture
  • Understanding of cloud platforms including SaaS, PaaS, multitenancy
  • Understanding of enterprise application integration
  • Knowledge of network, application and information security
  • Salesforce Certified Architect or Admin (preferred)
  • Experience with Salesforce AppExchange partners (preferred)

Benefits For Technical Architect

Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Substantial educational and wellbeing reimbursement
  • Self-development and career development programs
  • Attractive parental benefits and leave options

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