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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Salesforce Platform Architect - **Company:** Initiate Government Solutions - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, DevOps, Middleware, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Salesforce.Com, Systems Architecture, Apex Code, Salesforce Lightning, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Visualforce, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Mulesoft - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3d901a59-edc5-41c5-a5f1-24436292c793/salesforce-platform-architect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. * 8+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture, development, and implementation. * Extensive experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform capabilities. * Strong expertise in Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, and Salesforce APIs. * Experience with data modeling, integration patterns, and middleware solutions such as MuleSoft. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CodeScan, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing in Salesforce environments. * Lead rigorous code reviews and PR evaluations to enforce high standards of system architecture, security, and performance. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to design scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. * Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to obtain government Public Trust. * Excellent organizational and communication skills. * Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship due to clearance requirement. * Strong organizational skills, * Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, or System Architect. * Experience in large-scale enterprise implementations of Salesforce. Knowledge of AI/ML capabilities within the Salesforce ecosystem. * Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools. * Active VA Public Trust * Prior, experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs. * Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment, * Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. * Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers' matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers' and end-users' business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission. * Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. * Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems. ## Description This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access customer systems and therein use approved customer provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested., IGS is seeking a highly talented Salesforce Platform Architect to support the Salesforce Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture and best practices, as well as extensive experience in enterprise-level Salesforce implementations. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business transformation initiatives., * Design and implement scalable Salesforce architecture solutions aligned with program requirements. * Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance across Salesforce platforms. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business transformation initiatives. * Define and enforce Salesforce development standards, best practices, and governance policies. * Evaluate and recommend integration patterns and middleware solutions. * Oversee data modeling, security architecture, and platform performance optimization. * Mentor and provide technical leadership to development teams. * Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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