Salesforce Architect

Job Summary We 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 Responsibilities Architectural 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 Qualifications Experience 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.