Salesforce Technical Solution Architect
Focus Financial Partners, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Summary
The Salesforce Technical Solution Architect will serve as the technical leader for the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce landscape solutions across the organization. Reporting to the Head of CRM, this role will translate business needs into scalable and sustainable technical architectures. The ideal candidate possesses deep Salesforce expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and a track record of delivering enterprise‑level CRM solutions.
This role can be located in St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL 3 days/week onsite.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end design of Salesforce implementations, including data models, integrations, and custom applications while aligning to evolving business needs.
Establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and development guidelines across CRM projects to ensure high‑quality and efficient execution.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, program management and development teams to define project requirements and technical specifications.
Lead and manage large, multidisciplinary programs that span beyond Salesforce, working with cross‑functional teams to drive business transformation.
Estimate the level of effort to implement a solution based on business and technical requirements.
Ensure continuous platform scalability, security, and performance.
Ensure that Salesforce and other applications meet security, compliance, and governance standards.
Conduct design reviews and mentor Salesforce Administrators and Developers.
Facilitate Salesforce DevOps and change management.
Evaluate and recommend new CRM tooling, features, and apps.
Troubleshoot and resolve high‑level technical issues acting as a 3LS resource.
Stay current on Salesforce ecosystem advancements and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of hands‑on Salesforce experience, including automation, architecture, solution design and program management.
Salesforce certifications such as B2C Solution Architect, B2B Solution Architect, Identify & Access Management Architect, Sharing & Visibility Architect, Data Architect, Integration Architect, Application Architect, or System Architect (preferred).
Strong expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud (preferred).
Experience with Flow, OmniStudio, Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and APIs.
Experience with Salesforce org assessments.
Proven track record of integrating Salesforce with ERP, Data Platforms, and other external systems.
Deep understanding of data modeling, security models, and platform performance optimization.
Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $150,000–$180,000. The base pay may vary based on experience, expertise, location, and skill set. Compensation may also include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k).
About Focus Financial Partners Focus is a leading financial services firm comprising integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client‑first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity Employment Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skill set, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law. Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
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This role can be located in St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL 3 days/week onsite.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end design of Salesforce implementations, including data models, integrations, and custom applications while aligning to evolving business needs.
Establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and development guidelines across CRM projects to ensure high‑quality and efficient execution.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, program management and development teams to define project requirements and technical specifications.
Lead and manage large, multidisciplinary programs that span beyond Salesforce, working with cross‑functional teams to drive business transformation.
Estimate the level of effort to implement a solution based on business and technical requirements.
Ensure continuous platform scalability, security, and performance.
Ensure that Salesforce and other applications meet security, compliance, and governance standards.
Conduct design reviews and mentor Salesforce Administrators and Developers.
Facilitate Salesforce DevOps and change management.
Evaluate and recommend new CRM tooling, features, and apps.
Troubleshoot and resolve high‑level technical issues acting as a 3LS resource.
Stay current on Salesforce ecosystem advancements and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of hands‑on Salesforce experience, including automation, architecture, solution design and program management.
Salesforce certifications such as B2C Solution Architect, B2B Solution Architect, Identify & Access Management Architect, Sharing & Visibility Architect, Data Architect, Integration Architect, Application Architect, or System Architect (preferred).
Strong expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud (preferred).
Experience with Flow, OmniStudio, Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and APIs.
Experience with Salesforce org assessments.
Proven track record of integrating Salesforce with ERP, Data Platforms, and other external systems.
Deep understanding of data modeling, security models, and platform performance optimization.
Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $150,000–$180,000. The base pay may vary based on experience, expertise, location, and skill set. Compensation may also include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k).
About Focus Financial Partners Focus is a leading financial services firm comprising integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client‑first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity Employment Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skill set, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law. Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
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