Sr. Salesforce Integration specialist

Job description

**Sr.** **Salesforce** **Integration specialist:** Job Summary We are seeking a **Senior Salesforce Integration Specialist** to design, develop, and manage complex data integration strategies. You will serve as the technical lead for our **Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS)** platform, orchestrating data synchronizations between Salesforce and various external systems. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of integration patterns (Real-time, Batch, Pub/Sub) and can ensure data integrity across a multi-cloud environment. Core Responsibilities 1. Integration Architecture & Development - **Informatica Lead:** Design and implement end-to-end integration mappings, task flows, and schedules within **IICS (Cloud Data Integration & Cloud Application Integration)**. - **Salesforce API Management:** Develop and maintain integrations using Salesforce **REST, SOAP, Bulk, and Streaming APIs**. - **Middleware Expert:** Build robust connections between Salesforce and downstream systems like **SAP, Oracle, Snowflake, or AWS** using Informatica connectors. 2. Technical Strategy & Governance - **Pattern Selection:** Determine the best integration pattern (e.g., Request-Reply, Fire-and-Forget, or Change Data Capture) based on business latency requirements. - **Error Handling & Logging:** Build sophisticated frameworks for automated error alerts, retries, and data reconciliation to ensure no records are "lost" during transit. - **Security & Compliance:** Implement secure data transmission protocols, including **OAuth 2.0**, JWT, and encryption at rest/in transit. 3. Performance & Optimization - **High-Volume Data:** Optimize Informatica mappings and Salesforce SOQL queries to handle millions of records without hitting governor limits or API quotas. - **Platform Events:** Architect event-driven integrations using **Salesforce Platform Events** or Change Data Capture (CDC) for near real-time synchronization. Qualifications Required Qualifications - **Experience:** 7+ years in Data Integration, with at least **4+ years of hands-on experience with Informatica (IICS/PowerCenter)** and Salesforce. - **Salesforce Core:** Strong proficiency in **Apex (Integration services)**, Outbound Messaging, and Salesforce Data Model. - **Database Skills:** Expert-level **SQL** skills for data transformation and troubleshooting. - **API Knowledge:** Deep understanding of JSON, XML, WSDL, and RAML.