Salesforce Consultant

Salesforce Solution Architect / Lead – Manufacturing Cloud (Contractor)Location: Remote (Global) – Must be able to work US business hoursPosition SummaryWe're seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Solution Architect (Contractor) to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade solutions across Manufacturing Cloud and the broader Salesforce platform. This role will shape the next generation of the DASH 360 ecosystem, ensuring architectural consistency, technical excellence, and performance across global deployments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architectural leader with strong engineering discipline, exceptional communication skills, and a track record of building durable, reusable Salesforce solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Solution DesignOwn end-to-end architecture for Manufacturing Cloud and cross-cloud Salesforce solutions.Incorporate Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, and Marketing Cloud to deliver unified digital experiences.Translate business needs into scalable, secure technical designs aligned with enterprise standards.Define data models, integration frameworks, and security architecture for global use.Engineering Quality & PerformanceEnforce TDD, CI/CD, and code quality best practices.Develop reusable components, frameworks, and services to accelerate delivery.Conduct systematic code reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce performance standards.Establish KPIs for system performance, test coverage, and technical debt reduction.Integration & Cross-Cloud ExpertiseArchitect integrations through MuleSoft or equivalent middleware (ERP, CPQ, Commerce, Data Cloud).Partner with Commerce Cloud teams on unified product, pricing, and order data models.Apply API-led and event-driven design patterns for real-time data synchronization.Leadership & MentorshipMentor developers, admins, and analysts to strengthen technical capabilities.Lead design reviews and champion engineering excellence.Promote ownership, scalability-focused thinking, and long-term architectural integrity.Governance & Continuous ImprovementDefine and enforce architectural standards, reusable patterns, and documentation quality.Monitor production health, lead root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.Evaluate platform releases and emerging Salesforce capabilities for roadmap advancement.Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Business stakeholders.Required Qualifications10+ years Salesforce experience, including 5+ years as Architect/Technical Lead.Proven hands-on expertise with Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud.Strong experience with Experience Cloud; familiarity with Commerce Cloud preferred.Working knowledge of Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud architectures.Deep expertise in MuleSoft, API-led design, and secure integration patterns.Strong foundation in Salesforce core architecture (data model, security, governor limits).Experience with CI/CD, test automation, Git-based DevOps.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.Preferred QualificationsSalesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect.Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud Consultant Certification.Experience designing multi-org global Salesforce platforms.