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# Senior Salesforce Architect

- **Company:** Helix
- **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, RAID, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, OAuth, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Salesforce.Com, Security Software, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SonarQube, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Azure Service Bus, Apex Code, Database Optimization, Multi-Cloud, Technical Debt, Change Data Capture, Indexer, Git Flow, Information Technology, Tenable Nessus, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Checkmarx, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Api Management, Microservices
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e0590126-3c33-4ab2-acc8-264742ca571d

## About the Role

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Minimum of 10+ years in enterprise software development, system design, and architecture.
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5+ years acting as a Lead or Solution Architect on enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations.
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Domain Knowledge: Prior experience within Auto Finance, Consumer Lending, Credit Underwriting, or Banking/Financial Services.
Technical Proficiencies:
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Deep expertise in Salesforce Core architecture, Lightning Experience, custom object models, and advanced Apex enterprise design patterns.
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Proven track record designing enterprise integrations using REST/SOAP, OAuth 2.0, Named Credentials, Platform Events, and CDC.
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Experience designing hybrid multi-cloud solutions interfacing Salesforce with Microsoft Azure (.NET microservices, Azure Service Bus, API Management).
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Strong expertise in SOQL/SOSL optimization, custom indexing, and Large Data Volume (LDV) management.
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Working knowledge of enterprise CI/CD tooling, Git workflows, Azure DevOps, and automated security scanning tools (SonarQube/Checkmarx).
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
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Must be able to work onsite in Arlington, TX a minimum of 3 days per week.
Preferred Certifications
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Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or System / Application Architect
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Salesforce Certified Data Architect
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Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
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Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect

## Description

The Specialized Architect - Senior (Salesforce) serves as the principal technical authority and solution architect for the Salesforce ecosystem within the Helix program. This individual is responsible for setting architectural strategy, designing enterprise integration patterns with .NET/Azure microservices, establishing data governance for large data volumes, and enforcing high-performance coding and security standards across onshore and offshore PODs.
Reporting contextually into engineering leadership (including the AVP of Software Engineering), the Architect balances declarative configuration with robust programmatic frameworks while championing architectural runway and technical debt reduction.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design & Governance
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Lead the end-to-end architectural vision for Salesforce within the Helix auto lending ecosystem.
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Establish and govern system blueprints, design standards, and technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment with client enterprise standards.
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Drive "configuration-over-customization" principles while architecting scalable custom solutions where native capabilities are insufficient.
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Conduct formal Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and architectural checkpoints across sprint cycles.
Integrations & Event-Driven Patterns
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Architect secure, resilient, high-volume REST and SOAP integrations connecting Salesforce to external partner services (Dealertrack, RouteOne, credit bureaus, Open Lending, and fraud detection services).
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Design asynchronous and event-driven integration patterns utilizing Salesforce Platform Events, Change Data Capture (CDC), and Azure messaging services (Azure Service Bus, Event Grid).
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Ensure distributed transaction integrity, idempotency, failure recovery, and API governor limit management.
Data Architecture & Large Data Volume (LDV) Strategy
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Formulate data models, relationship structures, indexing strategies, and custom metadata frameworks optimized for high-volume loan applications.
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Establish data lifecycle management, archiving, and retention patterns compliant with financial regulations and client security/privacy mandates.
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Define and govern fine-grained security architectures (Profiles, Permission Set Groups, Object/Field Level Security, and Sharing Rules).
DevSecOps, Code Quality & Compliance
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Define branch management, version control, and CI/CD automation strategies leveraging Salesforce CLI and Azure DevOps pipelines.
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Govern static code analysis and security vulnerability remediation through automated tools such as SonarQube and Checkmarx.
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Establish quality engineering KPIs, focusing on unit-test coverage thresholds, defect leakage minimization, and system performance benchmarks.
Agile Leadership & POD Mentorship
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Partner with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Delivery Leads during Program Increment (PI) planning to refine epics, technical user stories, and architectural runways.
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Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and architectural debt within program RAID logs.
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Provide technical leadership, design guidance, and mentoring to onshore and offshore senior and intermediate Salesforce engineers.