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# Salesforce Platform Architect

- **Company:** Decisionsensure Salesforce-enabled
- **Location:** Wokingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Salesforce.Com, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Salesforce Vlocity
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/salesforce-platform-architect/44352085

## About the Role

Salesforce programmes and initiatives, shaping solution options and architecture recommendationsWork with product and delivery teams to maximise Salesforce value while avoiding unnecessary customisation and complexityProvide technical and architectural direction to delivery partners, managed service providers and suppliersChallenge supplier designs to protect platform integrity, value for money and long-term maintainabilityCollaborate with enterprise, solution, data, integration, security and infrastructure architectsBuild relationships with product owners, platform teams, business stakeholders and delivery partnersContribute to NESO's architecture community of practice and improve governance, design quality and platform maturityRequirementsExperience as a Salesforce Architect, Platform Architect, Solution Architect or similar role in a complex organisationStrong knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, configuration, customisation, integration approaches and platform
governanceExperience defining target-state architectures, solution options, roadmaps, standards and reusable patterns for Salesforce-enabled changeGood understanding of enterprise integration, APIs, identity and access management, cyber security, data management and reportingExperience assuring solution designs and working through formal architecture governance processesExperience working with delivery teams, product owners, business stakeholders and third-party suppliersStrong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsAbility to explain architecture decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to balance strategic architecture direction with pragmatic delivery needsRight to work in the UK by the start of employmentNational Security Vetting clearance at Security Check (SC) level requiredUsually resident in the UK for the last five years to apply for SC clearanceSalesforce architecture or administrator certifications are desirable, including Salesforce
Certified Application Architect, System Architect or Technical ArchitectExperience with Salesforce industry cloud, Experience Cloud, customer engagement, case management or workflow automation is desirableExperience in Critical National Infrastructure, utilities, energy or highly regulated environments is desirableFamiliarity with enterprise architecture tooling, architecture repositories or platform governance practices is desirableCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in Salesforce Architecture, including defining target-state architectures, integration patterns, and governance standards. Capable of providing architectural direction while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements.Highest-signal resume keywordsSalesforce ArchitectureIntegration ApproachesEnterprise ArchitectureSalesforce CertificationsStakeholder EngagementATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsSalesforce Platform CapabilitiesConfigurationCustomisationAPIsData ManagementSolution Design
AssuranceArchitecture GovernanceRoadmap DevelopmentReusable PatternsCyber SecuritySoft SkillsStrong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsClear Explanation of Architecture DecisionsBalancing Strategic Direction with Pragmatic DeliveryCertifications & QualificationsSalesforce Certified Application ArchitectSalesforce Certified System ArchitectSalesforce Certified Technical ArchitectIndustry KeywordsCritical National InfrastructureUtilitiesEnergyHighly Regulated EnvironmentsNational Security VettingTools & TechnologiesEnterprise Architecture ToolingArchitecture RepositoriesSalesforce Industry CloudExperience CloudWorkflow Automation #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Define and maintain the architecture vision, principles and target state for NESO's Salesforce platform and associated applicationsDevelop and maintain the Salesforce platform roadmap aligned with enterprise architecture, digital strategy and business prioritiesAct as the design authority for Salesforce platform architecture across NESOEstablish reference architectures, standards, guardrails and reusable solution patternsDefine integration, identity, security, data, automation and user experience architecture patternsProvide architectural direction to delivery teams and assure scalability, maintainability, resilience and operational supportabilityReview and assure Salesforce solution designs, integrations, data flows and platform configuration decisionsEnsure Salesforce-enabled initiatives align with enterprise architecture, cyber security, data governance and regulatory requirementsIdentify and manage architectural risks, dependencies, design issues and technical debtSupport major


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