Solution Architect
Salesforce Solution Architect
Accenture Technology | Salesforce Business Group
Location: New Zealand
Job Family: Business Architecture
About the Salesforce Business Group
Accenture's Salesforce Business Group is the part of Accenture Technology devoted to selling, delivering, and supporting Salesforce technology-based projects across Australia and New Zealand. Our team works at the forefront of digital transformation, helping clients solve complex business challenges through innovative Salesforce solutions.
As part of a global Salesforce practice recognized by industry analysts as a leading Salesforce consulting partner, we combine deep platform expertise with Accenture's broader capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, data, AI, and industry transformation. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and helping our people grow their careers while delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients. Based on similar Salesforce role descriptions within Accenture's Salesforce Business Group, team members benefit from extensive Salesforce learning opportunities, certification support, and a strong community of Salesforce specialists.
The Work
Discover the opportunity to make impactful decisions and collaborate across multiple groups to drive meaningful outcomes. As a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping transformation programs by bridging business needs and technology solutions.
You will collaborate with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists to design scalable, sustainable Salesforce solutions that help our clients achieve their strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead platform transformation initiatives by integrating application and functional process knowledge.
Engage with customers to understand business challenges and communicate the value of proposed solutions.
Design end-to-end technology solutions that align with business requirements and strategic goals.
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of transformation programs.
Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and automation.
Define and document solution architectures, business requirements, and integration approaches.
Provide architectural guidance across Salesforce Clouds and related technologies.
Facilitate workshops and design sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
Support delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to best practices.
Identify risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations to support successful project outcomes.
What's In It For You
Work with some of Australia and New Zealand's most recognised brands.
Join a highly skilled Salesforce community with deep technical and functional expertise.
Access ongoing learning, certification support, and career development opportunities.
Collaborate with talented professionals across Accenture's global network.
Be part of innovative transformation programs that create real business impact.
Here's What You'll Need
Advanced proficiency in IT Business Analysis.
Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant consulting, business analysis, solution design, or Salesforce-related roles.
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience working across multiple workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Ability to influence decision-making and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bonus Points If You Have
Expert proficiency in Solution Architecture.
Advanced proficiency in Business Process Modeling.
Intermediate proficiency in Requirements Gathering.
Intermediate proficiency in Stakeholder Engagement.
Beginner proficiency in Data Analysis.
Salesforce certifications such as Application Architect, System Architect, or other Salesforce credentials.
Experience delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce transformation programs.
Knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and cloud technologies.
Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
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