Salesforce Solutions Architect

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Salesforce Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in the Salesforce platform, capable of translating complex business requirements into robust technical architectures. This role is a critical leadership position, responsible for ensuring that our Salesforce implementation aligns with our overall business strategy and technology roadmap Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Architecture:

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design for large-scale Salesforce projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Implement Salesforce Applications and development of new objects, lighting components, process flows, dashboards and other Salesforce OOTB features.
• Knowledge of best practices for implementation of Role based security using permission sets and other features in Salesforce
• Design and document comprehensive solution architectures, including system landscape diagrams, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks.
• Evaluate business requirements and determine the most effective and efficient use of the Salesforce platform, including declarative configuration and custom development.
• Make key architectural decisions and provide technical governance across all Salesforce projects.

• Technical Leadership & Governance:

• Serve as the trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert for the Salesforce platform.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team of Salesforce developers, administrators, and consultants.
• Establish and enforce best practices for development, code reviews, release management, and data governance.
• Design development for existing and new Salesforce application; including knowledge of Aura, Apex, Lighting, Visual Force components
• Conduct technical assessments and lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to define project scope and technical requirements.

• Integration & Data Management:

• Design and oversee complex integrations between Salesforce and other internal and external business systems (e.g., ERP, marketing automation, e-commerce platforms).
• Define data migration strategies and ensure data integrity and quality.
• Utilize and recommend appropriate integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Salesforce APIs, and other middleware).

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, project managers, and IT leadership, to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for a variety of audiences, from developers to C-level executives.
• Present solution designs, roadmaps, and project updates to key stakeholders.

• Strategic Planning & Optimization:

• Contribute to the long-term Salesforce strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for platform optimization, innovation, and digital transformation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Salesforce releases, features, and industry best practices.
• Proactively identify and address potential performance, security, and scalability issues.

Do you have experience in UI?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8+ years of experience in a lead role designing and implementing Salesforce solutions.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Salesforce platform, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and the Salesforce Platform itself.
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce development technologies, with extensive, hands-on experience required for both modern Lightning Web Components (LWC) and legacy Aura UI components.
• Deep expertise in Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and SOSL.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security, data models, and sharing mechanisms.
• Proven experience with systems integration, ETL tools, and API design.
• Experience with development lifecycle and deployment methodologies (CI/CD, DevOps).
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect and/or Certified System Architect credentials are a significant plus.
• Must be a US citizen and/or green card holder, be able to obtain public trust clearance and reside within the U.S.
• Prior FDA experience is a plus., * Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or a clear roadmap to achieving this certification.
• Experience with specific Salesforce clouds (e.g., Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Health Cloud, Financial Services Cloud).
• Experience in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with other programming languages and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, Benefits Information: Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range: $130,000 to $170,000 Job ID: 2026-21708 Work Type: Remote

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