Salesforce Architect
Dhan India, Dallas, TX, United States
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Salesforce Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and high-performing solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will be the technical authority for all things Salesforce, translating business requirements into well-architected solutions that align with our strategic goals. You will provide technical leadership to a team of developers and administrators, ensuring that our Salesforce ecosystem is secure, robust, and optimized for growth.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the design of end-to-end Salesforce solutions, including data modeling, security, integration, and user interface design. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution design documents and architecture diagrams.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as the subject matter expert for the Salesforce platform (including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud). Guide and mentor a team of Salesforce developers and administrators, establishing best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and executive stakeholders to understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
Integration & Data Management: Design and oversee the implementation of complex integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, marketing automation) using APIs (REST/SOAP) and middleware platforms. Define data migration strategies and ensure data quality and integrity.
Governance & Best Practices: Establish and enforce Salesforce development standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to ensure the long-term health and scalability of the platform. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to the development team.
Innovation & Roadmapping: Stay current with the latest Salesforce features, platform updates, and industry trends. Contribute to the long-term Salesforce roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
Qualifications & Skills
Certifications:
Required: Salesforce Certified Application Architect or Salesforce Certified System Architect.
Strongly Preferred: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
Technical Expertise:
Deep understanding of the Salesforce platform's architecture, limitations, and capabilities.
Expert proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL, and SOSL .
Proven experience designing and implementing solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Community/Experience Cloud).
Strong experience with integration patterns, APIs (REST/SOAP), and middleware tools.
Expertise in data modeling, data migration, and implementing robust security models (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules).
Leadership & Communication:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and projects.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience: 6+ years of experience in Salesforce platform development, with at least 4+ years in a technical architect or lead developer role.
Legal Status: Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Field Service Lightning, or Marketing Cloud.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Salesforce DevOps Center, Copado, Gearset) and version control systems like Git.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Experience in the (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail) industry.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.