Lead Consultant (Salesforce Architect)
Apex Systems, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
## Job Description# Lead Consultant (Salesforce Architect)Apex Systems is a leading global technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit .* Solution Design & Architecture* Develop end to end Salesforce solution architectures across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and/or industry clouds.* Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical designs.* Create architectural diagrams, data models, integration patterns, and system roadmaps.* Ensure solutions follow Salesforce best practices, platform limits, and governance standards. Technical Leadership* Guide development teams on configuration, customization, and integration approaches.* Review technical designs, code, and solution components to ensure quality and alignment with architecture.* Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Salesforce initiatives. Stakeholder Collaboration* Partner with business leaders to understand needs, define requirements, and shape solution strategy.* Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and design reviews.* Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business friendly language. Integration & Data* Design integration patterns using APIs, middleware, and ETL tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Informatica).* Define data governance, data quality, and master data management approaches.* Oversee data migration strategies and execution. Governance & Best Practices* Establish and enforce development standards, security models, and release management processes.* Ensure compliance with Salesforce security, privacy, and architectural guidelines.* Stay current with Salesforce releases and recommend platform enhancements.* 4+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.* 7+ years experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions in complex environments.* Strong understanding of Salesforce data models, automation tools, integration capabilities, and platform limits.* Hands on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, SOQL, and API integrations.* Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with cross functional stakeholders.* Experience with enterprise integration tools and patterns.* Salesforce certifications such as:
+ Salesforce Certified Application Architect
+ Salesforce Certified System Architect
+ Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) — preferred
+ Salesforce Administrator / Advanced Admin
+ Platform App Builder / Platform Developer I & II* Experience in Agile environments and DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control) preferred.* Background in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe) preferred.* Experience with industry specific Salesforce clouds (e.g., Health Cloud, Financial Services Cloud) preferred.* Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills preferred.* Delivering Salesforce solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business strategy preferred.* Reducing technical debt and improving platform performance preferred.* Enabling teams with clear architectural guidance and documentation preferred.* Driving innovation by leveraging new Salesforce capabilities preferred.* Competitive Salary* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance* Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution* Flexible Spending Accounts* Long and Short-Term Disability* Life Insurance* Voluntary Benefits* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Parental Leave* Wellness Incentives* Vacation and Holiday Pay* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match* Employee Stock Purchase* Training and Advancement opportunities* Tuition Reimbursement* Birthdays Off* Philanthropic Opportunities* Referral Program* Partial Gym Membership Paid* Team Building Events* Discount Programs*Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact* *CorporateRecruiting@apexsystems.com**.* #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Salesforce Certified Application Architect
+ Salesforce Certified System Architect
+ Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) — preferred
+ Salesforce Administrator / Advanced Admin
+ Platform App Builder / Platform Developer I & II* Experience in Agile environments and DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control) preferred.* Background in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe) preferred.* Experience with industry specific Salesforce clouds (e.g., Health Cloud, Financial Services Cloud) preferred.* Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills preferred.* Delivering Salesforce solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business strategy preferred.* Reducing technical debt and improving platform performance preferred.* Enabling teams with clear architectural guidance and documentation preferred.* Driving innovation by leveraging new Salesforce capabilities preferred.* Competitive Salary* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance* Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution* Flexible Spending Accounts* Long and Short-Term Disability* Life Insurance* Voluntary Benefits* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Parental Leave* Wellness Incentives* Vacation and Holiday Pay* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match* Employee Stock Purchase* Training and Advancement opportunities* Tuition Reimbursement* Birthdays Off* Philanthropic Opportunities* Referral Program* Partial Gym Membership Paid* Team Building Events* Discount Programs*Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact* *CorporateRecruiting@apexsystems.com**.* #J-18808-Ljbffr