Salesforce Data Cloud Technical Consultant

Job#: 3008215

Job Description:

Salesforce Data Cloud Technical Consultant

Location: Hybrid onsite 3x / week: Hartford, CT, Chicago or Buffalo Grove, IL, or Woonsocket, RI

Duration: 3-6 month contract-to-hire

Candidates must be able to work without sponsorship both now and in the future.

We are seeking a hands-on technical leader to spearhead the implementation and operationalization of Data Cloud (Data 360) within our client's organization. This role is pivotal in establishing best practices, governance, and long-term strategy for Data Cloud adoption, with a strong focus on integration with our existing Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the initial implementation of Data Cloud, including building a Proof of Concept (POC) for targeted use cases.
• Collaborate with internal teams to demonstrate value and drive adoption across the organization.
• Design and implement no-ETL data pipelines between Google Cloud Platform and Data Cloud.
• Establish and document best practices, security protocols, and guardrails for Data Cloud usage.
• Serve as the technical owner of the Data Cloud environment, with a path toward becoming the team lead for its long-term operations.
• Define and manage DevOps pipelines, including decisions around ownership and execution.
• Provide hands-on support during the early phases, transitioning into a more strategic and consultative role as the team scales.
• Ensure robust IAM (Identity and Access Management) and governance frameworks are in place to support secure and compliant data operations.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud (Data 360)
• Strong understanding of IAM, data governance, and security best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing no-ETL architectures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to scale technical solutions and teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in building operational teams around new technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and pipeline management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.