*** 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.

Are you ready to be a change-maker? We are currently seeking highly skilled Salesforce Techno-Functional Leads 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:
• Supports the client by analyzing project requirements, assesses database changes, and creates data models and scripts for data migration.
• Works with Clients to deploy Salesforce products and applications through the Client Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using CMMI processes in Agile Methodology.
• Accountable for design and architecture
• Utilizes Informatica Cloud for data migration to Salesforce from SAP and Mainframe
• Develops system architecture for solutions involving Salesforce, and its integrations with backend applications using middleware tools like MuleSoft

Basic Qualifications:
• At least 12 years of total IT experience.
• At least 6 years of experience on Salesforce.com platform.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analysis of system requirements and implementation migration methods for existing data.
• Must have prior Salesforce technical expertise in product design and architecture, experience working with Salesforce products - ServiceCloud, SalesCloud, Community Cloud and Einstein Analytics (preferred).
• The candidate must have experience with integration of Salesforce with backend systems such as Oracle using MuleSoft middleware.
• Proven work experience as a Solution/Technical Architect
• At least 4-5 years of Salesforce Architecture Experience
• At least 3 full lifecycle implementations (all phases) of a package implementation lifecycle using Informatica Cloud as data migration tool
• Demonstrate data integration and migration experience on Salesforce platform
• Experience in the technical leadership of large software implementation projects
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, to present complex issues to multi-level audiences and effectively communicate progress, status and issues to internal and external Customers.
• Direct experience with Agile (Scrum) project methodologies and practices.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com best practices, support mechanisms, procedures and limitations is required.
• Proven experience in very large Salesforce.com implementations with multiple integrations including web services, legacy applications, app exchange, etc.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to handle multiple concurrent work streams
• Ability to be effective in an environment of rapid change and complexity
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to pro-actively communicate technical topics in a clear, succinct, and relevant way

Preferred Qualifications:
• An advanced degree is a plus.
• Platform Developer II or Technical Architect certifications a plus.

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.