Salesforce Architect

Job SummaryWe are seeking anSalesforce Jr. Architectto 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 & GovernanceSolution 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-widecoding standards, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processesfor 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 & IntegrationComplex Development:Lead by example by tackling the most complex technical user stories, developing advanced solutions usingApex (Async/Batch/Queueable), Lightning Web Components (LWC), and advanced Flows.Integration Strategy:Architectreal-time and event-driven integrationswith external enterprise systems (ERP, Data Warehouse, other cloud platforms) using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP/Streaming) and middleware like MuleSoft or Kafka.DevOps Mastery:Define theCI/CD strategyand 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 & MentorshipTechnical 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 QualificationsExperience12+ yearsof progressive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with a minimum of5 yearsdedicated to Solution or Technical Architecture roles.Proven track record of architecting and successfully deliveringmultiple end-to-end, large-scale Salesforce enterprise implementations.Technical ExpertiseDeep masteryof the Salesforce security model, data model, and all programmatic tools:Apex, LWC, SOQL, SOSL, and Platform Events.Expert-level knowledge ofintegration patterns, API limits, and robust security protocols(OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT).Demonstrated experience withData Migration and Data Governancebest 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 ArchitectSalesforce Certified System Architect(including Sharing & Visibility Designer, Data Architecture & Management Designer, and Integration Architecture Designer).Preferred SkillsExperience in a regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare).Experience withSalesforce CPQ, Field Service Lightning (FSL), or Industry Clouds.Hands-on experience integrating Salesforce withAWS or Azureserverless 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.