Salesforce Architect

Job SummaryWe are seeking an Salesforce Jr. Architect to serve as the primary technical authority for designing and implementing complex, large-scale Salesforce solutions. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, you will focus on high-impact architectural design, platform integrity, and technical standards. This is a non-managerial, expert-level individual contributor role, focused exclusively on the depth and quality of technical architecture across the entire Salesforce ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Design & Governance- Solution Blueprinting: Design and document end-to-end technical blueprints for major enterprise initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable across all Salesforce Clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, Marketing, etc.). - Platform Integrity: Own the overall technical health, security model, and data architecture of the Salesforce Org, proactively identifying and mitigating technical debt and governor limit risks. - Standards & Best Practices: Define and enforce organization-wide coding standards, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processes for both declarative and programmatic development. - Roadmapping: Contribute to the multi-year Salesforce technology roadmap, evaluating new products (e.g., Data Cloud, AI/Einstein) and making architectural recommendations to support long-term business strategy.Advanced Development & Integration- Complex Development: Lead by example by tackling the most complex technical user stories, developing advanced solutions using Apex (Async/Batch/Queueable), Lightning Web Components (LWC), and advanced Flows. - Integration Strategy: Architect real-time and event-driven integrations with external enterprise systems (ERP, Data Warehouse, other cloud platforms) using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP/Streaming) and middleware like MuleSoft or Kafka. - DevOps Mastery: Define the CI/CD strategy and utilize advanced DevOps tools (e.g., Copado, Gearset, SFDX, Git) to ensure zero-downtime deployments and maintain a robust application lifecycle management (ALM).Technical Consulting & Mentorship- Technical Authority: Serve as the final escalation point for complex design trade-offs, performance tuning issues, and critical system outages. - Stakeholder Alignment: Translate complex technical challenges and architectural decisions into clear, concise language for executive and non-technical stakeholders. - Mentorship: Provide advanced technical leadership and mentorship to Senior Developers and Junior Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and architectural thinking.Required QualificationsExperience- 12+ years of progressive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to Solution or Technical Architecture roles. - Proven track record of architecting and successfully delivering multiple end-to-end, large-scale Salesforce enterprise implementations.Technical Expertise- Deep mastery of the Salesforce security model, data model, and all programmatic tools: Apex, LWC, SOQL, SOSL, and Platform Events. - Expert-level knowledge of integration patterns, API limits, and robust security protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT). - Demonstrated experience with Data Migration and Data Governance best practices, including tools like Informatica, Talend, or specialized Salesforce data loaders. - Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and web development best practices.Certifications (Highly Preferred)- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Review Board submission or achievement of all prerequisites: - Salesforce Certified Application Architect - Salesforce Certified System Architect (including Sharing & Visibility Designer, Data Architecture & Management Designer, and Integration Architecture Designer).Preferred Skills- Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare). - Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Field Service Lightning (FSL), or Industry Clouds. - Hands-on experience integrating Salesforce with AWS or Azure serverless components (Lambda, API Gateway). - Proficiency in a core programming language outside of Apex (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js).Soft Skills:- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues. - Ability to lead design sessions and guide business stakeholders. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Strong documentation and code-commenting discipline.