Salesforce I Solution Architect | Architecture
Location: - UK - London or Manchester - with client onsite
Slalom is a global, human-centric business and technology consulting firm. We specialise in partnering with organisations that aspire to excellence, helping them tackle complex challenges and achieve transformative results through strategy, technology, and business transformation services. By prioritising people, Slalom creates a unique consulting experience, with a team of strategists and engineers delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that drive impactful outcomes for our clients. We empower people and organisations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.
About our role: As a Platinum Salesforce partner, we help our clients transform the way they connect with their customers. Our team is made up of Salesforce-certified experts with experience across the Salesforce Customer Success Platform and multiple industries. As the 3rd largest global Salesforce partner, we are committed to growing and developing our Salesforce talent, offering continued growth opportunities and exposing our people to interesting and diverse projects.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Salesforce Solution Architect to join our UK team.
What You’ll Do
Own the functional solution and guide the team through each stage of delivery from project initiation through project completion, including solution definition, design, implementation, and transition/handoff Define and work within all aspects of project delivery such as planning, grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos Drive complex business requirements from targeted business outcomes, synthesizing requirements into development roadmaps and guiding the team in technical execution utilizing the full capabilities of the Salesforce platform Guide multi-discipline technical and non-technical teams (e.g., business analysts, configurators, developers, user experience designers, etc.) Work with Slalom or client Quality Assurance teams in the definition and execution of QA and UAT test plans, verification of sprint feature releases, while assisting in defect triage with the delivery team
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability in Agile software development as a delivery lead, functional lead, program lead, or similar Experience leading pre-sales solutioning Able to serve as a liaison between both business and technical teams to drive effective, timely Salesforce solutions that fulfill strategic and operational needs Skilled at defining and documenting business and functional requirements for ongoing system improvement initiatives in iterative software development environments Experience leading multi-discipline teams in all phases of product and software development, in addition to testing lifecycles within the Salesforce ecosystem Experience leading Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, review, demo, and stand-up sessions Familiarity with process maps, BRDs, system diagrams, user experience, application maps, test plans, and user stories. Understanding of multi-cloud Salesforce solutions using the Salesforce product suite including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Communities, AppExchange, and complementary technologies
We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.
But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.
Deep connections, better outcome
We have deep relationships with leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.
Flexibility
Life is busy, and we understand that. Our team often juggles work, family, personal commitments, and crucial client obligations. We prioritise supporting our people in balancing what matters to them while ensuring we meet our client commitments. Flexibility is key, as we sometimes need to adapt to meet client needs. This way, our team can work on high-impact projects they’ll love, knowing they have the flexibility to manage their personal and professional lives effectively.
People-first
Great solutions start with great people. At our employee-led company, your voice matters, and we love to hear your feedback. By leading with kindness, empathy, and striving for equity, we create better experiences for everyone. Our culture encourages passion, adventure, adaptability, and diverse thinking. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are our top priorities, empowering our team to be their best selves. Together, we can create a great future by working collaboratively and supporting each other.
Rewards
There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!
Who are we... We are Slalom!
Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Supported by over 700 technology partners, our 10,000+ team members in 11 countries and 52 offices we Inspire people and organisations to envision greater possibilities, accelerate progress, and shape a brighter future for everyone.
We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for nine years running. Learn more at slalom.com.
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Slalom prides itself on helping our team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in our team members with competitive and innovative benefit programs and services that meet the unique needs of our diverse workforce. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.
Salesforce I Solution Architect | Architecture
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