Software Engineering Architect

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud solutions, providing SaaS platforms for businesses
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineering Architect

Salesforce, a leading enterprise SaaS company, is seeking a Software Engineering Architect to join their team in India. This is a high-impact role that combines technical excellence with strategic leadership. The position demands a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience who can shape the technological future of Salesforce's sophisticated SaaS solutions.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technical architecture and business strategy. As a Software Engineering Architect, you'll be responsible for defining and driving software architecture and enterprise capabilities, working closely with engineering leaders and other software architects to deliver highly scalable and secure solutions. The position requires not just technical mastery across multiple programming languages and platforms, but also exceptional analytical and influencing skills.

You'll be instrumental in determining architectural principles, frameworks, and standards while collaborating with various organizations including security and operations. The role involves leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving research on groundbreaking technologies. You'll work directly with CTOs and principal architects to craft architectural visions and roadmaps that shape the organization's future.

Salesforce offers an outstanding benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. The company's commitment to professional development is evident through their world-class enablement programs via Trailhead.com and regular leadership coaching. Their unique 1:1:1 model for community giving demonstrates their dedication to social responsibility.

This role is perfect for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact at a global scale while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams. The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise software while working for a company known for its innovative culture and strong values.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineering Architect

  • Define and drive software architecture and enterprise capabilities
  • Design sophisticated software systems for high-end solutions
  • Determine overall architectural principles, frameworks, and standards
  • Provide leadership to engineers, QE and product partners
  • Drive research, case studies, and prototypes on groundbreaking technologies
  • Lead all aspects of software architecture within assigned systems
  • Analyze and provide feedback on product strategy
  • Craft architectural vision and roadmap with other architects and CTOs
  • Drive long-term design strategies across multiple sophisticated projects
  • Mentor team members and support their technical development

Requirements For Software Engineering Architect

Java
Python
Kubernetes
  • Mastery of multiple programming languages and platforms
  • 15+ years of software development experience
  • Ability to independently craft and deliver large sophisticated projects
  • Experience with Agile development methodology (e.g., Scrum)
  • Experience in short release cycles and full software lifecycle
  • Related technical degree required
  • Ability to provide mentorship to team members
  • Ability to work with architects and CTOs on architectural vision
  • Experience with technical performance architecture
  • Ability to drive long-term design strategies

Benefits For Software Engineering Architect

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Well-being reimbursement
  • Generous parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility benefits
  • World-class enablement and training with Trailhead.com
  • Executive thought leaders exposure
  • Regular 1:1 coaching with leadership
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • 1:1:1 model for giving back to the community

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