Requisition ID: 6511 Job Title: Salesforce Architect Job Country: United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:
- Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
- Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
- Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos is committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery.
Avanos develops, manufactures, and markets its recognized brands in more than 90 countries.
The Role The Salesforce Solution Architect & Developer at Avanos is responsible for both designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions. This role involves defining data models, security frameworks, and integration architectures to align with business objectives and IT strategy. Beyond architecture, it requires hands-on development, including Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce development, and process automation using Flows and Triggers. Additionally, the architect-developer manages API integrations with third-party systems, leveraging SAP-BTP and middleware platforms for seamless data exchange.
Key responsibilities include optimizing performance, enforcing security, and implementing DevOps best practices using SFDX, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, functional teams, and developers, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions while leading development efforts for successful Salesforce implementations.
At Avanos, this position leads Salesforce platform architecture and implementation, ensuring adherence to industry best practices while enhancing the company's Salesforce ecosystem. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Salesforce multi-cloud solutions, including Sales, Service, Experience, and Data Cloud, along with strong project management skills to drive initiatives from discovery to deployment.
This role will be required to be onsite at our Alpharetta Corporate office as well as at our Innovation and Development Lab, located in the Corporate Innovation Center at Georgia Tech in Midtown Atlanta. Job Roles and Responsibilities Salesforce Architecture & Solution Design - Design scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions that align with business needs.
- Define data models, security frameworks, and integration architectures to ensure system integrity.
- Develop a multi-cloud Salesforce strategy across Sales, Service, Experience, and Data Cloud.
- Ensure compliance with security best practices, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and enforce Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and DevOps methodologies.
- Define and validate non-functional (technical) requirements while ensuring traceability between requirements and application architecture/design.
- Identify business process changes and application architecture decisions to optimize Salesforce functionality.
- Development & Customization
- Build and maintain custom Apex classes, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce pages, and automation processes (Flows & Triggers).
- Develop and deploy new and existing Apex, Visualforce, JavaScript, and Lightning Components.
- Customize and configure Salesforce features, objects, workflows, validation rules, and page layouts to support business requirements.
- Develop and deploy custom apps, reports, dashboards, and workflows within Salesforce.
- Support Sales, Service, Communities, CloudCraze (eCommerce), and Shield Products.
- Administer and support integration with CPQ.
- Develop expertise in the functionality and operation of critical enterprise applications to support business objectives.
- Experience with AI-driven Salesforce solutions and Einstein Analytics.
Integration & Data Management - Design and implement real-time and batch integrations between Salesforce and SAP.
- Support bi-directional deep integration with SAP S/4HANA, managing multiple master data, order transactions, and pricing structures.
- Work with SAP-BTP, middleware solutions, and API management to facilitate data exchange.
- Develop and manage Salesforce integration with third-party systems (ETL, REST, SOAP, JSON, etc.).
- Evaluate data quality issues and define/implement corrective actions.
- Participate in design reviews with third-party partners to ensure seamless integration.
- Interface with other IT disciplines to successfully complete implementations.
Security, Compliance & Performance Optimization - Work in collaboration with IT Security to ensure all Salesforce implementations meet security and compliance requirements.
- Implement data protection measures and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA).
- Monitor and optimize Salesforce performance and system scalability.
DevOps & Deployment - Manage code promotion, sandbox environment management, and test case development.
- Utilize Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments.
- Create, review, and execute test scripts and participate in integration testing with end-users, technical teams, and third-party SAP configuration partners.
Collaboration & Leadership - Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions.
- Lead and mentor Salesforce developers and administrators, ensuring best practices and continuous learning.
- Provide technical consultation on current state and potential future state changes.
- Drive Salesforce initiatives from discovery to deployment, ensuring alignment with IT strategy.
- Drive the end-to-end implementation of Salesforce projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to business goals.
- Develop and maintain a structured project management approach, including timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
- Lead functional and business design sessions, collaborating with stakeholders to define objectives and deliverables.
- Provide detailed level-of-effort estimates, articulating the feasibility and risks of proposed solutions.
- Oversee testing, deployment, and post-implementation support to ensure solution success.
- Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering skill development and innovation.
Your Qualifications Required - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of CRM industry experience, with the majority focused on Salesforce architecture and implementation.
- Expertise in Salesforce clouds including Sales, Service, Experience, and Data Cloud.
- Strong project management skills, with experience managing Salesforce solution implementations.
- Proficiency in Salesforce configuration, Apex, SOQL, SOSL, XML, HTML, JSON, Visualforce, JavaScript, and development of Lightning Components (LWC).
- Experience with API integrations (REST, SOAP) and third-party application integrations.
- Expertise of Salesforce security, data modeling, and system architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Salesforce releases, features, and industry best practices.
Salesforce Certifications (Preferred): - Salesforce Certified Application Architect
- Salesforce Certified System Architect
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II
- Additional certifications such as Admin, App Builder, or Integration Architecture Designer are a plus.
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