Salesforce Architect - Hybrid

Job Details:

Job Title: Salesforce Architect

Location: Reston, VA / Marietta, GA / Tulsa, OK Hybrid

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

• Define and support the technical direction for the Salesforce platform in alignment with enterprise data, integration, and security strategies.
• Manage a multi-org environment supporting marketing, lead-to-quote, order management, and service management.
• Perform hands-on development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and complex integrations to implement scalable and maintainable solutions in Sales Cloud and Marketing Cloud.
• Own architectural standards, governance frameworks, design reviews, and the platform roadmap.
• Design and optimize data models, automation, and Salesforce security/sharing configurations to ensure data integrity and compliance at scale.
• Develop strategies for large data volumes (LDV) and performance optimization.
• Direct data migration planning and execution for major releases.
• Manage identity and access controls including SSO, OAuth, SAML, and all other identity & access management (IAM) considerations.
• Design and implement integration and middleware strategies with enterprise systems such as SAP, ServiceNow, custom applications and external systems using APIs and integration tools.

Business Partnership & Solution Design

• Partner with business stakeholders to conduct discovery sessions, gather requirements, and map business processes.
• Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
• Provide guidance on Salesforce capabilities, limitations, and solution trade-offs to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure Salesforce capabilities support key business priorities.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, AI initiatives, and delivery frameworks.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end Salesforce software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and release governance.
• Establish coding standards, perform code reviews, and maintain DevOps processes including Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Design deployment strategies across environments and monitor delivery performance.
• Lead and mentor a small Salesforce team of developers and admins.
• Serve as a primary Salesforce technical expert and foster a culture of excellence.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate new Salesforce features, AppExchange products, and platform innovations, and recommend improvements.
• Balance out-of-the-box capabilities with custom development while considering long-term technical debt.
• Troubleshoot platform issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a technical leader and problem-solver with deep Salesforce platform expertise and strong hands-on development experience. You take ownership, work effectively across teams, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions aligned to business needs.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience with Apex, LWC, Flows, and integrations.
• 3+ years in a Salesforce Architect or senior technical role.
• Advanced experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and API integrations.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data architecture, security/sharing models, and governor limits.
• Experience with Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Einstein/AI capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns, middleware, and ETL tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi).
• Strong understanding of data governance, security compliance, and identity & access management (IAM) technologies.
• Salesforce certifications such as Application Architect, System Architect, Technical Architect, and Data Architecture.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, including user story definition, backlog management, and release planning.
• Proven ability to lead full software development lifecycle (SDLC) execution and delivery.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor developers and administrators.
• Experience driving adoption, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong architectural governance experience and ability to enforce standards and best practices.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, including at the executive level.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Additional certifications such as Salesforce Security Specialist, Integration Architect, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD platforms.
• Experience in telecommunications and/or retail industry environments.
• Experience working in complex, multi-system enterprise environments.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Our hybrid work model and business casual environment support collaboration, teamwork, and productivity while promoting a healthy work-life balance across the organization. This role operates in a fast-paced, team-driven setting that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work from any SageNet office.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Excel in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple priorities effectively
• Bring a proactive mindset and challenge assumptions constructively
• Take ownership of your work from concept through completion
• Value collaboration, transparency, and building trusted connections

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Frequent hand and finger use for typing and system configuration.
• Frequent visual focus on screens, technical diagrams, and system interfaces.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching in support of office or lab tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed for equipment or testing scenarios.