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Solutions Architect

* Country:US
* State:NORTH CAROLINA
* City:Research Triangle Park
* Category:Architect
* Required Education:Bachelor's Degree
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
* Req ID:341350BR
* Travel Required:Up to 10% or 1 day a week
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* Location:Research Triangle Park, NC US

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Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Solutions Architect, will be integral to the process of invention and innovation. Individual will develop exciting solutions that change the way both IBMers and IBM clients work with work in a collaborative, welcoming environment where new ideas drive technological transformation. We work in small, cross-functional teams with big goals, so individual will need to be adaptive and adept at clear communication. We strive to produce scalable solutions, and role includes one to be familiar with how a complex platforms and integrations underpin business operations for a large enterprise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead the development and implementation of a large Salesforce implementation
* Develop solution design and technical architectures to meet the business requirements and fulfill user stories, and for leading a team of resources through the build, test, and deployment phases
* Analyze business requirements and translate them into Agile user stories and tasks
* In collaboration with the team, support UX/UI engineering tasks
* Identify risks and issues early and develop mitigation strategies
* Provide industry best practices as a trusted advisor to key business and technology stakeholders and identifying areas of product growth
* Develop solution presentations for both technical and non-technical audience
* Mentor and coach junior staff

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Experience in building and deploying Salesforce applications using the Package Deployment Model Strong Salesforce to external systems integration (using APIs and IPaaS tools)
* Strong Salesforce skills in the areas of configuration, custom build using APEX and Lightning. Thorough understanding of authentication and authorization using Salesforce Identity
* People skills with the ability to lead and motivate others and interface with client Certified Salesforce Application Architect or Salesforce System Architect
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in SF/Conga (Apttus) Architecture and Design
* Exposure to Quote to Cash end to end application processing
* Demonstrated communication skills in a customer facing environment.
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in (verb)- leading, writing, researching, guiding, managing, etc.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Experience with Design thinking methods to understand personas and develop great user design
* Demonstrated ability to operate within short release cycles
* Experience using modern collaboration tools in a highly responsive environment
* Demonstrated experience in driving enterprise level Salesforce projects using agile software development methodologies Strong technical knowledge delivering a Salesforce implementation with Sales Cloud and Community Cloud
* Experience defining system architectures, identifying risks, and delivering a comprehensive solution that will enable achievement of the desired business outcomes

About Business Unit
The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBMs financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.