The Role

Location: Amsterdam, hybrid
Job Grade: GG6

Are you ready to make a global impact? Join a dynamic organisation of over 25,000 colleagues and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that power our business. At Imperial Brands, we’re looking for a forward-thinking and highly skilled Technical Salesforce Architect to drive the development and implementation of a suite of business-critical applications.

In this strategic role, you’ll design and lead the technical architecture of endpoint-specific systems, ensure system integrity, and build strong partnerships with external vendors. You’ll be a key player in solving complex technical challenges, mentoring junior talent, and driving innovation across our technology ecosystem.

If you're passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to shape the future of enterprise solutions on a global scale—apply now and be part of our journey.

Principle Accountabilities

• Drive the development and delivery of innovative applications that align with strategic business goals, playing a key role in shaping our technical landscape.
• Own the technical relationship with external vendors, ensuring seamless integration, high-quality service, and alignment with internal standards.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing system architectures tailored to endpoint-specific needs, supporting long-term growth and stability.
• Safeguard system integrity through robust controls, thorough documentation, and proactive monitoring of application performance and infrastructure.
• Tackle complex technical challenges, using infrastructure testing and performance analysis to inform decisions and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing your expertise to build team capability while contributing to a culture grounded in safety, ethics, and our core values.

Skills and Experience Required

• Architect Complex Solutions: Extensive experience designing and delivering technical architectures across diverse, enterprise-scale environments - ensuring stability, scalability, and performance.
• Engineer for Excellence: Strong command of system design, infrastructure testing, and performance optimisation, enabling the creation of resilient and high-performing platforms.
• Integrate with Precision: Hands-on expertise in middleware integration and event-driven architecture, with proven success using MuleSoft and SAP to connect enterprise platforms seamlessly.
• Master Salesforce Delivery: Expertise in Salesforce development (Apex, LWC, Flows), multi-cloud environments, and APIs/authentication (OAuth 2.0, SSO, event-driven patterns)
• Code with Confidence: Skilled in developing CI/CD pipelines and functional prototypes, translating business needs into clean, efficient code and user-friendly interfaces.
• Lead & Communicate: Exceptional problem-solving and mentoring abilities, with a talent for guiding teams and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and external partners.

 

Whilst applications from all locations will be considered, please note that priority will be given to candidates who are based locally and possess the required skills and experience for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

 

For further information about the role please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner Shanice.Parker@impbrands.com