Salesforce Architect

Role: Salesforce Architect

Job Location: Remote

Required Salesforce Certifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer I (PDI) - Required
• Salesforce Platform Developer II (PDII) - Required
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Preferred
• Salesforce Application Architect - Preferred
• Salesforce System Architect - Preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical architecture and design of Salesforce solutions across Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Public Sector Solutions (PSS), LPI data models, and custom Salesforce applications.
• Define and maintain Salesforce architecture standards, integration patterns, development frameworks, and best practices.
• Design, develop, customize, and enhance Salesforce applications using Apex, Apex Triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, and OmniStudio.
• Develop and implement OmniStudio components, including FlexCards, OmniScripts, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Salesforce developers and development teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce architecture, development, security, and coding standards.
• Design and oversee integrations between Salesforce and external systems using APIs, middleware, integration platforms, and data pipelines.
• Perform technical impact assessments for new Salesforce features, enhancements, integrations, and platform releases.
• Ensure optimal system performance, data integrity, security, scalability, and compliance.
• Design and implement Salesforce security models, including role hierarchy, profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and data governance.
• Support deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, version control, and Salesforce environment management.
• Serve as a Salesforce subject matter expert during requirements workshops, architecture discussions, design reviews, and solution validation sessions.
• Stay current with Salesforce platform releases, emerging technologies, new features, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience designing, architecting, and implementing large-scale Salesforce solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce configuration, Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), APIs, and integration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Public Sector Solutions (PSS), and custom Salesforce applications.
• Strong experience with OmniStudio, including FlexCards, OmniScripts, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures.
• Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, version control, deployment automation, and release management.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I (PDI) and Platform Developer II (PDII) certifications are required.
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, and/or System Architect certifications are highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architecture and design decisions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide development teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.