Solutions Architect (Salesforce and .NET)

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

This role is ideal for a strong leader with deep expertise in designing scalable software solutions, hands-on coding experience, and a solid understanding of software design principles and patterns. You will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions using Salesforce, .NET services, Azure, AWS and other cloud technologies. You will lead solution design efforts, ensuring adherence to best practices, and be available to help with operational tasks and troubleshooting when necessary. Your ability to blend architectural strategy with hands-on coding expertise will be key to delivering successful outcomes. If you are a hands-on, technically adept Solutions Architect with the ability to design, code, and deliver innovative solutions, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Solution Design & Architecture: Design scalable, flexible, and secure technical solutions that align with business requirements, focusing on long-term performance and sustainability. Apply strong knowledge of design principles and patterns to create robust, maintainable architectures.

• Hands-On Development: Actively contribute to coding and development tasks as needed, particularly in Salesforce (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning), .NET, and cloud technologies (Azure Kubernetes, Docker).

• Salesforce Development: Lead the development and integration of business applications within Salesforce, ensuring effective use of its tools and capabilities to meet business needs.

• Cloud & Containerized Technologies: Architect and build cloud-native applications using platforms like Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker. Ensure solutions are optimized for scalability and performance in the cloud.

• Data Management: Oversee data migration processes, manage data jobs, and implement data fixes using tools like TIBCO TCI. Ensure data integrity and smooth workflows between systems.

• Operational Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently, ensuring system reliability and minimizing downtime.

• Business Collaboration: Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical recommendations that align with business needs. Ensure that the technical solution is in sync with the overall business strategy.

• Mentoring & Best Practices: Ensure that the development team follows best practices for coding, architecture, and design patterns. Mentor junior developers and guide them through complex technical problems.

• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements in development processes, ensuring efficient and high-quality delivery of technical solutions.

What You’ll Need for Success

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, with a 5+ years of hands-on development background.

• 3+ years of experience with data migration, data jobs, and using TIBCO TCI, Scribe or similar platforms for data management.

• Strong coding expertise in Salesforce development (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning), .NET applications

• Over 2 years of experience in cloud technologies, like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, with hands-on experience in services such as APIM, Azure Service Bus, Kubernetes, and Docker.

• Deep understanding of design principles and design patterns, with the ability to apply these concepts to real-world projects.

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, with a hands-on development background.

• Deep understanding of design principles and design patterns, with the ability to apply these concepts to real-world projects.

• Experience with data migration, data jobs, and using TIBCO TCI, Scribe or similar platforms for data management.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in real-time.

• Ability to engage in business meetings and translate business requirements into practical, technical solutions.

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.

• A passion for delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions, and a commitment to improving development processes and practices.

• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).

• Knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing frameworks.

• Experience working with agile methodologies and iterative project delivery.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.