About Gusto

Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 300,000 businesses nationwide.

Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and it starts right here at Gusto. That’s why we’re committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.

About the Role:

Gusto is seeking a seasoned Salesforce Technical Architect to join our BizTech Salesforce Team. This senior-level role is pivotal in optimizing our Salesforce implementation, ensuring scalability, and leading the team in building robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Salesforce solutions. Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight for the Salesforce platform.
DevOps Optimization: Streamline the DevOps process, enhancing continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
Code Optimization: Review and optimize existing code for performance, maintainability, and scalability. Implement best practices for coding standards and development processes.
Solution Scalability: Ensure all solutions are built with scalability and future growth in mind.
Code Reviews: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to maintain high code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.
Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for all solutions.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Security: Implement robust security practices to safeguard data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Integration: Manage and optimize integrations with other business systems and third-party applications.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:

Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience.
4+ years of experience as a Salesforce Architect.
Extensive experience with Salesforce development using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components (LWC), and SOQL.
Proven experience with Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD.
Strong understanding of when to use code vs. declarative (flows) solutions.

Technical Skills:

Apex, Visualforce, Lightning (LWC)
Salesforce integration tools (MuleSoft, Workato, Heroku)
Data modeling and management
Salesforce security and governance (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
DevOps and Release Management
Advanced knowledge of Salesforce API and integration patterns

Preferred Certifications:

Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect (Preferred).
Salesforce Platform Developer II certification.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the HR and payroll domain.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Knowledge of modern web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Components.
Certified Scrum Master or Certified Product Owner.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible vacation policy
Professional development opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $164,000-$204,000 in Denver & most remote locations, and $199,000-$247,000 for San Francisco & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, level, and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.

When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.

Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you require assistance in filling out a Gusto job application, please reach out to [email protected].

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