Technical Architect

This is a remote position.

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Architect to define, design, and govern scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions. The Salesforce Architect will play a critical role in shaping platform strategy, translating complex business requirements into robust technical architectures, and ensuring alignment with Salesforce best practices and enterprise standards across implementations.

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
• Own end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, CPQ, etc.).
• Design scalable data models, integration architectures, and security frameworks.
• Define system boundaries, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure solutions align with Salesforce platform capabilities and long-term roadmap.
Salesforce Platform Governance
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and design principles.
• Govern customization vs configuration decisions.
• Review technical designs, code, and integrations to ensure quality and scalability.
• Manage technical debt and guide platform modernization initiatives.
Integration & Data Architecture
• Design and oversee integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns.
• Define data synchronization, master data, and data quality strategies.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and performant data flows across systems.
Security & Compliance
• Architect robust security and access models (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, FLS).
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Design audit, logging, and monitoring strategies.
Delivery & Leadership
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to developers, admins, and analysts.
• Support Agile delivery through design reviews, sprint planning, and release readiness.
• Assist with estimation, risk identification, and dependency management.
DevOps & Release Strategy
• Define environment strategy and CI/CD pipelines using SFDX and DevOps tools.
• Ensure smooth deployments across environments with minimal risk.
• Guide release governance and rollback strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
• 10+ years of Salesforce experience with deep hands-on architecture expertise
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model, security model, and governor limits
• Experience across multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, CPQ preferred)
• Strong understanding of Apex, LWC, Flows, and declarative capabilities
• Proven experience designing enterprise integrations and data architectures
Architecture & Design
• Experience defining scalable, high-availability, and secure Salesforce architectures
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs and make design decisions aligned with business goals
• Strong documentation skills for architecture diagrams and solution designs
Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Preferred Qualifications
• Salesforce certifications such as System Architect, Application Architect
• Experience with DevOps tools (Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions)
• Background in enterprise CRM, digital transformation, or cloud architecture
• Experience in regulated industries (BFS, Insurance, Healthcare)