About the role
Employment Status Regular
Time Type Full time
BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.
Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.
Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.
Job Summary CSA Group is seeking a Senior Solution Architect – Salesforce to lead and support our enterprise Salesforce platform. This is a hybrid role requiring both technical hands-on development and solution design leadership . The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration, customization, development, and operational support of Salesforce and its integrated applications, ensuring they meet evolving business needs across the organization.
You will deliver results through a mix of project work, continuous improvements , and production support activities.
Key Responsibilities Delivering Results
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of Salesforce.com platform, including Sales Cloud, CPQ, Experience Cloud, and AppExchange packages.
- Design and develop advanced Salesforce components: Apex Classes, Triggers, LWC, Validation Rules, Layouts
- Configure, maintain, and support the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and performant technical solutions.
- Lead technical delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Author and review technical documentation, including specifications, process flows, and architecture diagrams.
- Collaborate with QA teams to define and validate test scenarios.
- Ensure compliance with CSA Group’s development and security standards.
- Provide Level 3 production support, investigate issues, and implement fixes or enhancements.
- Identify patterns in issues and propose sustainable fixes (root cause resolution).
- Collaborate with other architects to analyze and design multi-system integration solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide architecture and implementation options.
- Lead design sessions, demos, and workshops to explain Salesforce capabilities and solution decisions.
- Manage technical escalations and guide business decisions from an architectural perspective.
- Maintain strong working relationships across IT and business teams to ensure delivery alignment.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
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5+ years of Salesforce development experience in enterprise environments.
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Experience in hands-on coding, solution design, and production troubleshooting.
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Proficient in:
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Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce
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Salesforce CPQ, Experience Cloud, and integration design
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Experience in CI/CD tools and version control (e.g., Git, Bitbucket, Copado, Jenkins).
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Familiar with Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
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Experience with enterprise integrations and middleware tools (e.g., MuleSoft is a plus).
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Understanding of cybersecurity principles and data privacy compliance.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Salesforce Platform Developer I (Required)
- Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or System Architect (Preferred)
- Salesforce CPQ or Experience Cloud certifications are a plus
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Team player with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
- Technically adept and business-savvy
- Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Organized, adaptable, and quality-driven
Why Join CSA Group?
- Be part of an organization committed to technical excellence and business innovation
- Contribute to enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
- Work with a talented, collaborative, and supportive team
CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.
About CSA Group
At CSA Group, we excel in addressing emerging, complex issues and technologies. CSA Group is comprised of two organizations: Standards Development and Testing, Inspection, & Certification.
Not-for-Profit Standards Development:
The mission of CSA Group’s Standard Development organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors. We are a leader in standards research, development, education, and advocacy. The technical and management standards developed with our 10,000 members improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond.
Global Testing, Inspection and Certification:
CSA Group’s global commercial subsidiaries generate funding for continued standards research and development in support of our mission. Our commercial subsidiaries provide expert testing, inspection, and certification services that enable manufacturers to demonstrate that their products are in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operating performance standards for markets around the world. We offer deep expertise and industry-leading service delivery across a wide range of current and emerging technologies.
To learn more about CSA Group, please visit our corporate website listed in Company Details below.
About the role
Employment Status Regular
Time Type Full time
BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.
Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.
Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.
Job Summary CSA Group is seeking a Senior Solution Architect – Salesforce to lead and support our enterprise Salesforce platform. This is a hybrid role requiring both technical hands-on development and solution design leadership . The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration, customization, development, and operational support of Salesforce and its integrated applications, ensuring they meet evolving business needs across the organization.
You will deliver results through a mix of project work, continuous improvements , and production support activities.
Key Responsibilities Delivering Results
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of Salesforce.com platform, including Sales Cloud, CPQ, Experience Cloud, and AppExchange packages.
- Design and develop advanced Salesforce components: Apex Classes, Triggers, LWC, Validation Rules, Layouts
- Configure, maintain, and support the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and performant technical solutions.
- Lead technical delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Author and review technical documentation, including specifications, process flows, and architecture diagrams.
- Collaborate with QA teams to define and validate test scenarios.
- Ensure compliance with CSA Group’s development and security standards.
- Provide Level 3 production support, investigate issues, and implement fixes or enhancements.
- Identify patterns in issues and propose sustainable fixes (root cause resolution).
- Collaborate with other architects to analyze and design multi-system integration solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide architecture and implementation options.
- Lead design sessions, demos, and workshops to explain Salesforce capabilities and solution decisions.
- Manage technical escalations and guide business decisions from an architectural perspective.
- Maintain strong working relationships across IT and business teams to ensure delivery alignment.
Education & Experience
-
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
-
5+ years of Salesforce development experience in enterprise environments.
-
Experience in hands-on coding, solution design, and production troubleshooting.
-
Proficient in:
-
Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce
-
Salesforce CPQ, Experience Cloud, and integration design
-
Experience in CI/CD tools and version control (e.g., Git, Bitbucket, Copado, Jenkins).
-
Familiar with Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
-
Experience with enterprise integrations and middleware tools (e.g., MuleSoft is a plus).
-
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and data privacy compliance.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Salesforce Platform Developer I (Required)
- Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or System Architect (Preferred)
- Salesforce CPQ or Experience Cloud certifications are a plus
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Team player with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
- Technically adept and business-savvy
- Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Organized, adaptable, and quality-driven
Why Join CSA Group?
- Be part of an organization committed to technical excellence and business innovation
- Contribute to enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
- Work with a talented, collaborative, and supportive team
CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.
About CSA Group
At CSA Group, we excel in addressing emerging, complex issues and technologies. CSA Group is comprised of two organizations: Standards Development and Testing, Inspection, & Certification.
Not-for-Profit Standards Development:
The mission of CSA Group’s Standard Development organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors. We are a leader in standards research, development, education, and advocacy. The technical and management standards developed with our 10,000 members improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond.
Global Testing, Inspection and Certification:
CSA Group’s global commercial subsidiaries generate funding for continued standards research and development in support of our mission. Our commercial subsidiaries provide expert testing, inspection, and certification services that enable manufacturers to demonstrate that their products are in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operating performance standards for markets around the world. We offer deep expertise and industry-leading service delivery across a wide range of current and emerging technologies.
To learn more about CSA Group, please visit our corporate website listed in Company Details below.