Job Description
We are seeking a highly technical
Salesforce Architect (10+ yrs exp) who specializes in
Salesforce Classic environments and has a deep, battle-tested history of leading complex migrations to
Lightning Experience (LEX) with a focus on
Lightning Web Components (LWC) .
In this role, you will not only define the high-level architecture but will also act as the hands-on technical lead, guiding development teams through the refactoring of legacy Visualforce pages, jQuery, and Aura components into modern, performant LWC frameworks. You will bridge the gap between legacy limitations and modern Salesforce best practices.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture & Strategy Assess the existing Salesforce Classic org to determine technical debt, custom code complexity (Apex/Visualforce), and integration dependencies. Define the roadmap and architectural blueprint for migrating from Classic to Lightning Experience, ensuring 100% user adoption and feature parity. Establish governance models for LWC development, including code standards, security (LockerService), and performance optimization (lightning page performance, bundle sizes).
- Technical Execution (Classic to LWC) Lead the refactoring strategy to replace Visualforce pages with Lightning Web Components and Lightning Pages. Oversee the conversion of legacy Aura components to LWC, utilizing the mixed architecture approach to ensure stability during the transition. Architect solutions for unsupported Classic features in Lightning (e.g., custom JavaScript buttons, inline Visualforce, specific CSS hacks) by building equivalent LWC solutions. Optimize Apex controllers to be Lightning Readyensuring they support asynchronous patterns, avoid view state limitations, and utilize @AuraEnabled(cacheable=true) effectively.
- Development & Integration Serve as the lead developer for the most complex LWC components, utilizing modern JavaScript (ES8+), CSS, and the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS). Design integration patterns (REST/MQ) ensuring that external systems continue to function seamlessly during and after the Classic migration. Implement CI/CD pipelines (using Gearset, Copado, or Jenkins) specific to metadata deployment challenges associated with Lightning components.
- User Experience & Adoption Collaborate with UX/UI teams to redesign legacy layouts (Page Layouts) into dynamic Lightning Record Pages using Dynamic Forms and conditional visibility. Conduct technical spike sessions to resolve Classic-only constraints, ensuring that power users who relied on Classic features find equivalent or superior functionality in LWC.
Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- Salesforce Classic: Deep understanding of Visualforce, jQuery, S-Controls (legacy), and the limitations of Classic (view state, synchronous transactions, iframe restrictions).
- LWC Mastery: Expert proficiency in Lightning Web Components (LWC), including composition, pub/sub models, custom events, and lifecycle hooks.
- Apex: Advanced proficiency in Apex (Triggers, Batch, Queueable, REST Callouts) with a focus on optimizing bulk patterns for Lightning UI performance.
- JavaScript: Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6/ES8), promises, async/await, and web standards.
- Tools: Experience with Salesforce DX, VS Code, and source-driven development.
Experience
- 5+ years of Salesforce architecture experience.
- Proven track record of at least 2 full lifecycle migrations from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience, specifically involving the decommissioning of Visualforce in favor of LWC.
- Experience managing the Lightning Readiness assessment process and resolving the top 10 Classic compatibility issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect.
- Experience with OmniStudio (Vlocity) or Industry Clouds.
- Familiarity with performance tuning for LWC (e.g., lazy loading, wire service optimization).
- Experience with Experience Cloud (Communities) migration from Classic to Lightning.
About Us
At Zensar, we're
experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose:
Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is
ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work:
One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we're a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
