About the position
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Salesforce Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and high-performing solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will be the technical authority for all things Salesforce, translating business requirements into well-architected solutions that align with our strategic goals. You will provide technical leadership to a team of developers and administrators, ensuring that our Salesforce ecosystem is secure, robust, and optimized for growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of end-to-end Salesforce solutions, including data modeling, security, integration, and user interface design.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution design documents and architecture diagrams.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for the Salesforce platform (including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud).
- Guide and mentor a team of Salesforce developers and administrators, establishing best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
- Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and executive stakeholders to understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
- Design and oversee the implementation of complex integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, marketing automation) using APIs (REST/SOAP) and middleware platforms.
- Define data migration strategies and ensure data quality and integrity.
- Establish and enforce Salesforce development standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to ensure the long-term health and scalability of the platform.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to the development team.
- Stay current with the latest Salesforce features, platform updates, and industry trends.
- Contribute to the long-term Salesforce roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in Salesforce platform development, with at least 4+ years in a technical architect or lead developer role.
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect or Salesforce Certified System Architect.
- Deep understanding of the Salesforce platform's architecture, limitations, and capabilities.
- Expert proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL, and SOSL.
- Proven experience designing and implementing solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Community/Experience Cloud).
- Strong experience with integration patterns, APIs (REST/SOAP), and middleware tools.
- Expertise in data modeling, data migration, and implementing robust security models (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and projects.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Field Service Lightning, or Marketing Cloud.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Salesforce DevOps Center, Copado, Gearset) and version control systems like Git.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Experience in the Financial Services, Healthcare, or Retail industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
