Solution Architect - Salesforce

We are looking for a talented Salesforce Solution Architect to join our innovative and forward-thinking IT department based in Warwick.

You will be responsible for leading a technical team delivering and developing platforms for the delivery and maintenance of a secure electricity supply system, and you will have a deep understanding of solution architecture processes and have experience in delivering critical platforms.

You will get to work in a fantastic diverse engineering culture, operating in a model where there is a high level of trust, autonomy and transparency. Most importantly, you will play a part in creating dramatic and impactful change at a company that is committed to building the secure, innovative energy systems of tomorrow, while caring for our environment.

You will have proven working experience with Salesforce Solution Architect concepts and methodologies and experience in a wide range of technology including bespoke software development, data architecture, data management, data platforms & technologies, data science and Business Intelligence.

Your experience will include working with both business and technical teams to define the best technical solutions for complex business challenges, and you will have the ability to lead project teams through the analysis and implementation of complex technical platforms.

Technically, your skills will be in Salesforce (SFDC) Sales Cloud, FSL and mobile SDK with end-to-end implementation experience, including integration flows with multiple business applications. You’ll also be skilled with configuration, customisation and programming with APEX APIs, APEX Triggers, and implementing new instances of Salesforce.com.

Practical deployment knowledge of VisualForce, Flex, Salesforce configurations, Apex classes, APEX Web services, API, and AppExchange deployment is also highly desirable.

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our values and principles

At National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, every day we do the right thing and find a better way.

As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience.

We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force.

A competitive salary between £63,000 – £72,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.