Salesforce Architect

Salesforce Architect - Financial Services Cloud (FSC) Location: Remote (UK) Contract: Fractional (20 hours per week) Rate: £450-£475 per day Contract Type: Outside IR35 We are currently seeking an experienced Salesforce Architect with strong Financial Services Cloud (FSC) experience to support our client on a fractional contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a consultative Salesforce professional who enjoys partnering with clients, shaping solution architecture, and leading the successful delivery of Salesforce programmes within the financial services sector. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and architecture of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud solutions aligned to business objectives.Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on Salesforce capabilities, best practices, and roadmap planning.Facilitate discovery workshops to gather business and technical requirements.Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solution designs.Own the end-to-end solution architecture throughout the project lifecycle.Provide technical leadership to development and delivery teams, ensuring adherence to Salesforce best practices.Review solution designs, configurations, integrations, and custom developments to ensure quality and scalability.Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, Developers, and client stakeholders throughout delivery.Support data migration, integration strategy, and system architecture discussions where required.Identify project risks, technical dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies.Ensure solutions meet governance, security, and compliance requirements.Participate in client steering meetings and provide regular project updates and architectural recommendations.Mentor consultants and developers, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.Stay up to date with Salesforce releases, new FSC functionality, and industry best practices.

Required ExperienceProven experience working as a Salesforce Architect or Senior Salesforce Consultant with architecture responsibilities.Hands-on experience delivering at least 2-3 Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) implementation projects.Strong understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, solution design principles, and implementation methodologies.Experience engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, define solution roadmaps, and provide strategic recommendations.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within distributed project teams. DesirableSalesforce certifications such as Application Architect, System ArchitectExperience integrating Salesforce with third-party platforms.Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.Previous consulting or professional services experience.Experience working within financial services organisations.