*** Cognizant will not sponsor H-1b or other U.S. work authorization for this role. ***

We continuously seek exceptional associates when recruiting new employees. We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Cognizant's delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer happiness. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results. At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will own the way tomorrow.

A re you ready to be a change-maker? We are currently seeking highly skilled Salesforce Technical Architects with experience in large end-to-end implementations of Salesforce. We are seeking out the best problem-solvers, idea-makers, and high-energy Salesforce professionals for our fast-growing practice area. We need people with good instincts and a positive outlook that can overcome any obstacle.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in Design and develop overall solution Architecture, high level design and technical dependencies with Cognizant Architect
• Liaison with Customer's lead architect and business analyst for overall solution development, identify dependencies and resolve contingencies / issues, as necessary and appropriate
• Map the requirements with SFDC and highlight alternative approach / design suggestion / technical challenges
• Act as the point of contact for Customer for technical aspects; act as a bridge between offshore team and Customer
• Responsible for planning and availability of application infrastructure
• Responsible for all technical design documentation and delivery

Basic Qualifications:
• At least 18 years of experience in Information Technology
• Experience in Salesforce (SFDC) CRM with end-to-end implementations.
• Salesforce.com integration experience, including between different business systems as well as working with integration tools.
• Proficiency in programming using Salesforce SFDC, Force.com, JavaScript, and XML and their use in the development of CRM solutions.
• Hands-on experience with configuration, customization, programming with APEX APIs, APEX Triggers, and implementing new instances of Salesforce.com from scratch.
• In-depth practical deployment knowledge of all of these: VisualForce, Salesforce configurations, Apex classes, APEX Web services, API, and AppExchange deployment.
• Ability to define the system landscape.
• Ability to identify gaps between current and desired end-states in order to deliver a CRM solution.
• Experience needed in Workflow Alerts and Actions.
• Also will need experience in Approval Workflow.
• Experience with Lightning Components, Lightning Events, Lightning Interface and Eclipse IDE.

Preferred Qualifications:
• An advanced degree is a plus.
• Salesforce certifications in design and development preferred.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.