We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Salesforce Solution Architecture will be part of the growing platform at Generac as the company expands its Salesforce COE. . This role partners closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.
This role will oversee global solutions for use of Manufacturing Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud and Marketing Cloud applications including the data architecture, development and integration between the Salesforce platform, ERP systems and other internal and external third-party systems. The Solution Architect ensures optimal design across Salesforce clouds, integrations, data architecture, and custom development while promoting best practices, reusability, and long‑term platform health.
Bachelor's in Computer Science, or related professional qualification
Salesforce certifications: Advance Administrator, Sharing & Visibility Architect, Data Architect, Platform App Builder, Sales Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant and Service Cloud Consultant
Six+ years’ experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Clouds and/or CPQ.
Experience working in Agile model, delivering value in iterations as a member of Scrum team.
Experience working within a Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE).
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management in Salesforce.
Strong understanding of security, compliance, and risk management in enterprise environments.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Advanced knowledge architecting, designing, and implementing solutions that leverage cloud and on-premises technologies.
Applied knowledge of DevOps.
Applied knowledge infrastructure and security concepts and how they are applied within Salesforce.
Expertise in designing and implementing integrations between Salesforce and other systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL tools.
Excellent ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with technical and nontechnical audiences, including Salesforce COE team members, business partners, product owners, executive leadership, and global team members.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
Invested in helping teammates and in being a collaborative team player.
Passion for learning the Salesforce platform and technologies and an ability to create a contagious culture of learning.
Ability to multi-task and to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent organizational skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills.
/Postgraduate degree
Experience architecting Salesforce solutions with various integration patterns, or at minimum have a strong understanding of Salesforce integration patterns.
Prior experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor)
Experience with database development, SQL or PL/SQL, and database schemas.
Experience collaborating between multiple business entities with varying levels of technical understanding.
Experience with data modeling, data migration, and data governance in the Salesforce environment.
Applied knowledge of change management, configuration management, and the use of metrics to drive quality and continuous improvement.
Applied knowledge in risk management.
Proficient in Italian, German, French and Spanish languages a plus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. (If travel percentage is required beyond occasional or is a regular part of the job, include “Up to x% travel and valid Driver’s License required.”)
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.
We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.
As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
