This is a hybrid position with an onsite requirement of 1-2 days per week in Oakland, CA
The Expert Applications Architect will be responsible for the design and analysis of software projects, coordination, creation and socialization of the conceptual approach document on strategic business initiatives, documentation standards, system architecture best practices and current system architecture documentation for their respective domain. The position is also responsible for collaborating with partner teams, enterprise architecture and development teams on best practices, guidelines and standards as well as evangelizing Technology transformation initiatives. This position is responsible for providing expertise and direction to Leadership when discussing strategic projects, design and application initiatives as well as providing high level estimates for the purpose of business case creation.
Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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8+ years of hands-on Salesforce platform experience, including 3+ years in an architect, lead, or senior solution role, with strong expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, Flow orchestration, and data cloud
Bechelor''s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical field
2+ years of experience architecting or leading solutions on Salesforce Data 360 (Data Cloud), including identity resolution, segmentation, and activation
2+ years of experience architecting or leading solutions on Salesforce Marketing Cloud, including Journey Builder and Data 360-driven personalization
1+ year of experience with Agentforce, including AI-assisted workflows and grounded agent design
Good understanding of Salesforce Health Cloud, including Digital Insurance
Demonstrated experience designing sharing and visibility models for large user bases and large data volumes
Deep understanding of Salesforce security model, role hierarchy, sharing rules, restriction rules, permission set groups, and data modeling at enterprise scale
Strong experience designing and consuming APIs and enterprise integrations, including event-driven and asynchronous patterns
Salesforce Certifications (Required):
Salesforce Platform Developer I
Salesforce Platform Developer II
Salesforce Administrator Certification
Salesforce Application Architect
Demonstrated ability to make sound architectural decisions across low-code, no-code, and pro-code solutions, and to defend those decisions in writing
Ability to identify key issues and trade-offs and present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, ADRs, and reference architectures
Proven ability to effectively present data and architecture trade-offs to facilitate decision-making
Ability to solve complex problems using analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Competent at adhering to organizational processes including scrum ceremonies, design artifacts, and architecture governance
Knowledge of agile development methodologies
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 23. $106,400 - $230,600
Delta Dental covers more Americans than any other dental benefits provider. As an employee you’ll take part in our mission to become the trusted health partner by collaborating with our communities and employees to reimagine and deliver new possibilities in an ever-changing environment. Our Enterprise Strategy focuses on pillars of Growth and Diversification, supported by the platforms of Culture and People, Process and Technology.
Our strategy is only as strong as the people who execute it. We’re hiring individuals that are not just right for today but also for our future. Delta Dental leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We’ve built a foundation of high-trust by treating all people with dignity, making and keeping commitments and consistently striving to do the right thing. As we are working through transformation, we ask employees to find ways to embrace positive change, challenge the status quo to be curious and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining Delta Dental means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other’s strengths and sharing in successes.
We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.
Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.