Salesforce Architect

Job Title - Salesforce ArchitectExperience - 10+ YearsLocation: Chennai "We're open to part-time engagements. Chennai-based candidates will be prioritized for remote part-time opportunities."Description - We're looking for a visionary Salesforce Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud (FSC), Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud. This strategic role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to drive enterprise-wide CRM transformation. You'll oversee platform architecture, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide the evolution of Salesforce to align with business goals.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end architecture and solution design for Salesforce implementations across Sales, Service, FSC, Experience, and Marketing Clouds.Act as the principal Salesforce Administrator, ensuring platform governance, data integrity, and security best practices.Serve as a domain expert in Sales Cloud and Service Cloud, translating business requirements into scalable solutions.Architect and implement Financial Services Cloud features tailored to client needs in banking, insurance, or wealth management.Design and build custom applications using Platform App Builder tools, Apex, Lightning Components, and Flows.Conduct deep-dive assessments of current Salesforce usage and deliver strategic roadmaps for optimization.Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, create prototypes, and validate solution approaches.Own the product backlog, grooming and refining user stories with clear success criteria and testing steps.Act as release manager, overseeing configuration and code deployments across environments.Supervise QA, testing, and deployment processes to ensure quality and compliance.Provide mentorship and guidance to Salesforce developers, admins, and consultants.Document architecture decisions, technical designs, and deployment workflows.Lead cross-functional planning and ensure alignment across workstreams and delivery teams.Required Skills & Qualifications Experience in Salesforce architecture and development.Proven expertise in:Salesforce AdministrationSales Cloud and Service Cloud consultingFinancial Services Cloud (FSC)Platform App Builder toolsStrong command of Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and declarative automation.Experience with Experience Cloud and Marketing Cloud integrations.Deep understanding of Salesforce data model, security model, and integration patterns.Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management tools.Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Preferred QualificationsSalesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect).Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Einstein Analytics, or MuleSoft.Exposure to enterprise-level CRM transformation projects.Background in financial services or regulated industries.Agile delivery experience using tools like Jira and Confluence.Company Description-Indsafri believes in the limitless potential of individuals to create and build anything imaginable. They leverage their deep industry experience and cutting-edge technology to help organizations transform for growth. They work with some of the best organizations around the world and have a global network of partners and talents. Indsafri believes that technology is at its best when it makes people smile. This is a place where with passion and intelligence, anything is possible.Interested candidates can reach out to sowjanya.dommaraju@indsafri.com