Certinia Architect

As a Certinia Architect at AHEAD, your primary responsibilities will include leading the architectural design and implementation of Certinia solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to align technical configurations with business requirements, integrating Certinia with Salesforce and other applications, and providing technical leadership within the team. You'll also be dedicated to conducting system assessments to improve performance and sharing best practices through training and documentation.

To qualify for the Certinia Architect position at AHEAD, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with over 5 years of experience in Certinia architecture and implementation. Strong expertise in the Salesforce platform, including proficiency in Apex and Lightning, is essential. Additional qualifications include hands-on experience with Certinia modules and excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder management.

A Certinia Architect at AHEAD needs strong technical skills in Certinia and Salesforce, encompassing expertise in Salesforce architecture, Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning integration capabilities. Familiarity with modules such as PSA and Revenue Management is critical. Applicants should also have a solid understanding of Salesforce data models, security measures, and workflows to design effective solutions.

AHEAD prioritizes the career growth of its Certinia Architects by offering opportunities for cross-department training, encouraging participation in ongoing education through sponsored certifications, and providing a supportive environment for sharing knowledge. Additionally, AHEAD promotes a culture of inclusivity where every employee's voice is valued, contributing to personal and professional development.

The expected salary range for a Certinia Architect at AHEAD is between $145,000 and $175,000 annually, which reflects the On-Target Earnings (OTE) for the role. This range may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location, providing a competitive compensation package for highly skilled candidates.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you've architected and implemented Certinia applications within Salesforce, detailing the modules you've used and the impact your work had on business processes. Provide metrics or outcomes that showcase your contributions.

Discuss your approach to stakeholder management, emphasizing active listening, regular updates, and aligning project goals with business objectives. Share examples of how you've resolved conflicts or misalignments to keep projects on track.

Describe a systematic approach to evaluating performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations. You could mention specific tools or methodologies you've used to enhance performance and improve user experience.

Talk about your leadership style and how you facilitate collaboration among team members from different disciplines. Include specific examples where your leadership led to successful project outcomes, and describe any challenges you overcame.

Detail a set of best practices that you consistently implement, such as maintaining clear documentation, adhering to Salesforce development guidelines, and conducting regular code reviews. Provide tangible examples of how these practices have led to successful project implementations.

Illustrate your understanding of Salesforce data models by discussing how they inform your architecture design decisions. Share instances where your deep knowledge helped shape a project’s outcome positively.

Mention how you keep abreast of changes in industry technology through continuous learning, such as attending webinars, pursuing certifications, and engaging in community forums. Highlight any specific resources you rely upon.

Describe your integration strategy, emphasizing the importance of seamless data flow, thorough testing, and results verification. Highlight successful integration projects you've led and any challenges you faced.

Share specific examples of obstacles you encountered with Certinia implementations. Discuss your problem-solving approach, what actions you took, and the successful resolutions that resulted from those actions.

Discuss your experience working in an Agile environment, perhaps by outlining your role in sprints and how adopting Agile principles led to more timely delivery and better collaboration on Certinia projects.