Salesforce Architect/Integration Owner

Company Overview:

Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life, transforming education, and evolving learning? Come join Teachstone, the interaction company! Teachstone® was founded in 2008 to deliver the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) nationwide and around the globe. Developed through years of research, the CLASS observation tool measures the interactions between teachers and children, which have been shown to drive learning and lifelong achievement. Teachstone helps organizations conduct classroom observations and provides professional development so that teachers improve, and children learn more. Our online subscription service, myTeachstone, simplifies CLASS implementation by combining observation data with a robust library of CLASS resources and professional development.

At Teachstone, everything we do is about improving the ways teachers interact with their students. We train coaches and observers, build and deliver online support programs, design professional development – all of it grounded in one proven fact: the interactions teachers have with students have a lasting impact on their academic and developmental success. By helping educators describe, measure and improve their interactions and relationships with students, Teachstone is transforming education nationwide, one interaction at a time.

Role Overview:

As the Teachstone SF Architect & Integration owner, you will oversee the development and execution of integration strategies within the Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring seamless communication and data flow between Salesforce and external systems. Your primary responsibility is to architect, implement, and optimize Apex-based solutions to create robust integrations while adhering to software engineering best practices and Salesforce standards. You collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, design scalable integration solutions, and provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle. You define integration architectures, design APIs, implement data mappings, and conduct thorough testing to ensure the reliability and performance of integrations. You drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall success of integration projects within Teachstone.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Apex-based solutions to integrate various systems and applications with the Salesforce platform.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive integration strategy to streamline data flow and communication between different Salesforce modules and external systems.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team on best practices for Apex-based development, integration, and maintenance.
• Design and implement RESTful and SOAP web service integrations to facilitate data exchange between Salesforce and external systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data mapping requirements and ensure seamless data transformation and migration during integration processes.
• Architect scalable and robust integration solutions that align with business objectives and adhere to Salesforce platform standards and best practices.
• Provide architectural guidance and expertise to the devops and data engineering teams to ensure our Salesforce architecture is robust and repeatable using infrastructure as code whenever possible.
• Instrument solutions so that availability and performance data can be viewed and alerted on in New Relic, our observability and telemetry platform.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks related to projects you design, implement and maintain in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Create comprehensive documentation for integration processes, configurations, and APIs.
• Provide training and support to internal teams as needed
• Develop and implement testing strategies and procedures, using automation when appropriate, to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of integrated solutions.
• Stay abreast of new Salesforce features, technologies, and industry trends, and recommend enhancements and optimizations to existing Salesforce integrations and workflows.

Role Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of the Salesforce platform, including its data model, declarative features, the Apex programming language, and integration capabilities. 
• Minimum of 8+ years working in a development capacity utilizing Salesforce technology
• Expert in developing custom Apex code, triggers, classes, and batch processes to implement complex business logic and integrate Salesforce with external systems.
• Hands-on experience with integrating Salesforce with third-party applications, databases, and services using RESTful and SOAP web services, APIs, and middleware platforms.
• Hands on experience with at least one Infrastructure as Code platform, Terraform preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one observability and telemetry platform, New Relic preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Apex unit testing and at least one integration or acceptance test automation framework.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and best practices for designing scalable, maintainable, and secure integration solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive consensus on integration strategies, architecture decisions, and technical solutions.
• Proven track record of analyzing complex technical issues, troubleshooting integration problems, and implementing effective solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of integrated systems.
• Minimum of 2 Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer, or Salesforce Certified Application Architect are highly desirable 
• Knowledge and experience with Certinia (formally Financialforce strongly recommended)

What We Offer:

• Fair, Competitive Pay:  We ensure equal pay for equal work, using consistent salary bands based on market benchmarks, reviewed annually. Prior salaries, negotiation skills, or fear of conflict don’t influence your pay.
• Salary Range: $130,000-180,000 base, determined by your experience, skills and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits:  We offer an inclusive benefits package to support your overall well-being. Eligibility depends on your role and employment status.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At Teachstone, we believe that every interaction shapes a brighter future. If you're passionate about transforming education and want to be part of a team that's committed to meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us create classrooms where every child thrives!

Teachstone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We may use your information in aggregate to evaluate our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Teachstone is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.