Salesforce Data Architect

Salesforce Data Architect

Location: Remote
Rate: $75/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Data Architect responsible for designing scalable, high-performance Salesforce data models and leading enterprise-level data architecture initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data modeling, integrations, data governance, and large-scale Salesforce implementations.

This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal data structure, integration strategy, and compliance across the Salesforce ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Design

• Design scalable and high-performance Salesforce data models

• Define object relationships, schema design, and governance standards

• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models

• Optimize use of standard vs. custom objects

• Establish naming conventions and data architecture best practices

• Design solutions for Large Data Volumes (LDV)

Data Integration & Migration

• Design and oversee integrations between Salesforce and external systems:

  • ERP

  • HR systems

  • Finance platforms

  • Marketing tools

• Define integration patterns using:

  • REST / SOAP APIs

  • Middleware platforms

  • ETL tools

• Lead end-to-end data migration from legacy systems

• Ensure accurate data mapping, transformation, and validation

• Optimize API performance and SOQL queries

Data Governance & Quality

• Implement data quality frameworks (deduplication, validation, normalization)

• Define Master Data Management (MDM) strategy

• Establish data stewardship processes

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as:

  • GDPR

  • HIPAA

• Define role-based security and data access controls

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Salesforce Platform:

  • Sales Cloud

  • Service Cloud

• Expertise in enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations

• Deep knowledge of:

  • Data modeling

  • Relational databases

  • SOQL optimization

  • API integrations

• Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as:

  • Informatica

  • MuleSoft

  • Talend

• Experience with data modeling tools (ERWin, Lucidchart, etc.)

• Large Data Volume (LDV) implementation experience

Preferred

• Salesforce Certified Data Architect (Strong Plus)

• Multi-cloud Salesforce architecture experience

• Experience with highly regulated industries (Healthcare, Finance)