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# Salesforce Technical Architect

- **Company:** Agility
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Software Design Patterns, Identity and Access Management, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ad36c5b64233f59f

## About the Role

* Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required.
 * 10+ years of software engineering; 5+ years as a TA on Salesforce; Salesforce Certified System Architect+ Platform Developer II required; FedRAMP/NIST 800-53 expertise essential
 * Architects CI/CD pipelines, implements PIV/CAC identity management, engineers LDV strategies for millions of records, and builds RAG pipelines for Agentforce.
 * Certifications: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
 * Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of Salesforce best practices, design patterns, and integration tools.
 * Soft Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

## Description

A Salesforce Architect is responsible for designing and implementing Salesforce solutions that meet business needs, requiring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design Solutions: Create scalable and effective Salesforce solutions tailored to meet specific business requirements.
 * Architectural Strategy: Develop and maintain the architectural strategy for Salesforce applications, ensuring alignment with business goals.
 * Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders and technical teams, to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
 * Implementation Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of Salesforce projects, guiding technical teams and ensuring successful delivery.
 * Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical designs, architecture documentation, and system integration plans.
 * Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices are followed and maintain data integrity and security within the Salesforce platform.
 * Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest Salesforce features and industry trends, and continuously refine solutions to adapt to changing business needs.


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