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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Salesforce Data Architect - **Company:** Tekshapers Inc - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Masking, Data Migration, Middleware, Meta-Data Management, Standard Sql, Salesforce.Com, Snowflake, Indexer, Data Strategy, Data Layers, Data Lineage, Data Management, User Identification - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6deb3574-a774-433b-8241-e3a6502198c9 ## About the Role * 10-15 years overall with 6+ years on Salesforce and 3+ years in data architecture / Data Cloud. * Strong Salesforce data modeling, LDV optimization, and sharing/visibility implications on the data layer. * Hands-on Data Cloud (Data 360) - DLO/DMO, Identity Resolution, Calculated Insights, Segmentation, Activations. * Proven large-scale data migration experience with cleansing, dedup and reconciliation frameworks. * Strong SQL and data-integration skills (API-led, ETL/ELT, middleware); familiarity with data platforms (Snowflake / BigQuery / Redshift) is a plus. * Understanding of MDM, data governance, and data-quality tooling and practices. CERTIFICATIONS (Nice to have) * Salesforce Certified Data Architect * Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant * Application Architect / Integration Architect / Platform Developer certifications. KEY COMPETENCIES * Rigorous data-modeling and data-governance discipline. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and detail. * Clear communication of data strategy to technical and business stakeholders. * Outcome orientation - trusted data that measurably enables AI, analytics and personalization. ## Description Data Architecture & Modeling * Own the enterprise data model across the Salesforce estate - objects, relationships, LDV (large data volume) design, indexing and skinny tables. * Design canonical data models and mapping to enterprise / master-data definitions for consistency across systems. * Define data-partitioning, archival and retention strategies to sustain performance at scale. Data Migration & Integration * Define end-to-end data migration strategy from legacy CRMs / ERPs (including cleansing, dedup, reconciliation and cutover). * Architect data integration and synchronization patterns (API-led, ETL/ELT, batch and streaming) with ERP, MDM and data-platform ecosystems. * Ensure reliable handling of high-volume, high-velocity data with data lineage and traceability. Data Governance, Quality & Security * Establish data governance - ownership, stewardship, quality rules, MDM alignment and metadata management. * Define data-quality KPIs (completeness, accuracy, duplication) and remediation frameworks. * Ensure data privacy and compliance (GDPR / CCPA), data masking, encryption and role-based access to sensitive data. 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