Salesforce Architect

The Salesforce Architect is responsible for developing, designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-level Salesforce solutions that support scalable, reliable, and high-performing business operations. This role blends strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical design, ensuring the Salesforce ecosystem aligns with business goals, integrates seamlessly with adjacent platforms, and adheres to best practices for security, data management, and system optimization., * Lead end-to-end architecture design for Salesforce implementations, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and custom applications.

• Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions using best-practice architectural patterns.
• Develop and maintain the Salesforce architecture blueprint, including system integrations, data flows, security model, and governance processes.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, apps, and platform capabilities to enhance the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Drive the design of scalable automation solutions (Flows, Apex, APIs) and ensure optimal use of declarative vs. programmatic approaches.
• Architect and optimize integrations between Salesforce and enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Data Warehouse, Marketing Automation).
• Guide API strategies including REST, SOAP, and streaming integrations.
• Lead data modeling, data quality strategy, and data governance best practices.
• Oversee data migration design and execution for new deployments, org consolidations, or major system updates.
• Act as a technical advisor to executives, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Define and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and change-management processes.
• Lead technical design reviews and oversee solution delivery across internal teams and external partners.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Salesforce Admins, Developers, and Analysts.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate policies.
• Lead solution architecture discussions during discovery, design, and sprint planning.
• Review and approve detailed technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and deployment plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across clouds, integrations, and automation layers.
• Support release cycles, including code promotions, performance testing, and system readiness checks., * All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience, including architecture, development, and solution design.
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect required; CTA preferred.
• Deep expertise with Salesforce Lightning, Apex, SOQL, LWC, and Flow orchestration.
• Strong experience with enterprise integration frameworks and middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, etc.).
• Strong understanding of security models, OAuth, SSO, and identity management.
• Demonstrated experience designing data models and complex automation logic.
• Proven ability to lead technical design, influence architecture strategy, and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences., * Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, finance, or government).
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling (e.g., Copado, Gearset, Git-based CI/CD).
• Experience with multi-org strategy, org consolidation, and large-scale Salesforce transformations.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML capabilities within Salesforce (Einstein, generative AI tools).
• Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture concepts

Physical Demands

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.

• This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or Holidays.
• At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

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