Salesforce Release Manager

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.    

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.   

Are you ready to: 

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?  
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?  
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?   
• Be the difference and make it happen? 

Role Summary 

Metaphase Consulting is supporting multiple Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies and seeking a Salesforce Solution Architect 5+ years of experience to drive our continued growth across DHS and support many important organizations and their missions within National Security. Our team supports highly dynamic missions that are at the forefront of the research and development, security screening and vetting, obtaining and deploying security capabilities, and improving operations. 

What You Will Be Doing  

·       Developing IT governance and implementing best practices to transform and modernize existing and future development efforts.  

·       Provide mock-ups for system architecture and IT governance using various software.  

·       Interpret technology governance and communicate significance to non-technical stakeholders; provide technical input as needed.  

·       Provide insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences. Serve as a trusted advisor to ensure organization strategies are aligned with the overall strategy and market conditions.  

·       Lead initiatives to enhance release management, deployments across environments, Salesforce sandbox management, and improve the existing platform for development teams.

·       Assists in the problem management process to identify root cause analysis and resolution; deploys resolutions to all affected program office, personnel profiles, and accounts.  

·       Coordinate and manage hands-on Salesforce Admins responsible for data loads, sandbox refreshes, and coordinating releases with delivery teams. 

·       Enhance current technical architecture, problem solve, and coordinate with platform-level Salesforce architects, application development teams, and TSA specialists and management.

What We Need From You (Required)  

·       U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DHS Suitability  

·       5+ total years experience; min. 2+ years working in an Agile development environment in product/software delivery organizations (e.g. Scrum, Lean Agile, XP, Kanban and other Agile development techniques).  

·       Salesforce product knowledge and a minimum of 5+ years of Salesforce development experience.  

·       Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I.  

·       Proficient with Microsoft Visual Studio, Salesforce Lightning, and the Salesforce development lifecycle.  

·       Experience implementing and developing in Apex, LWC, Visualforce, and Java.  

·       General web development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.  

·       A proactive attitude to Salesforce enhancements and bringing existing code into best practices.  

·       Ability to write, interpret, and critique technical specifications.  

·       Experience working with large data sets and bulkification.  

·       Strong ability to gather requirements and present solutions to stakeholders.  

Bonus Points (Desired) 

·       Competency in other languages / development (XML, Flex, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, C++, SOAP-based web services). 

·       Federal consulting experience; experience supporting DHS is a strong plus.  

·       Additional Salesforce certifications e.g. Certified Salesforce Administrator, Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder, Platform Developer II, JavaScript Developer I.  

·       Strong customer engagement skills, comfortable communicating with product owner and ability to manage the client relationship and expectations.  

·       Ability to communicate with technical team members to translate requirements into technical terminology.  

·       Ability to facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner.  

·       Experience with developing professional briefing materials to convey analysis using Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint and Visio).  

·       Possession of excellent business consulting skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Work Location 

Remote 

Travel 

None 

Education Level 

Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) required.   

Clearance Level 

Ability to obtain a DHS Suitability clearance. US Citizenship required. 

About MetaPhase Consulting 

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team: 

Fastest Growing  

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022   
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021  
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022  

Best Places to Work  

• Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022, 2023 
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022 
• Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023 
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020 

Company & Individual Awards 

• 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year  
• 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee  
• 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist 
• 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)  
• 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren   
• 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren 
• 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman 
• 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa  
• 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award 
• 2023 Elev8 Gov Con Finalist  
• 2023 Consulting Magazine Leaders in Technology Finalist – Alexa Tsui (Mentor of the Year Award) 
• 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million  

MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law. 
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