Salesforce Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Salesforce
Apex
Service Cloud

Job Details

Day to Day job Duties:
Define end-to-end Salesforce Service Cloud architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise standards
Design scalable and modular solutions across Case Management, Omni-Channel, Knowledge Base, Live Agent, CTI, and Email-to-Case
Lead the design of data models, security models, and sharing architectures
Develop integration strategies using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and middleware tools like MuleSoft, Informatica, or Dell Boomi
Evaluate and recommend AppExchange products and third-party tools as part of the solution landscape
Create solution blueprints, sequence diagrams, and architecture documentation for development teams
Technical Leadership
Serve as the technical authority for Salesforce implementations, providing direction to developers, administrators, and functional consultants
Enforce governance standards, design patterns, and best practices across all Salesforce projects
Perform code reviews, solution assessments, and ensure compliance with Salesforce platform limits and security standards
Mentor development teams and guide them on Apex, LWC, Integration, and Performance Optimization
Stakeholder & Delivery Management
Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and client stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical designs
Participate in solution estimation, RFP responses, and pre-sales activities, providing architectural recommendations and effort sizing
Work with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, Security, Data, and Integration) to ensure seamless end-to-end solution delivery
Support release planning, DevOps strategy, and CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce environments
Governance & Quality
Ensure compliance with Salesforce best practices, governor limits, and data security policies
Establish and maintain architecture governance frameworks, technical documentation, and design repositories
Lead performance reviews, scalability assessments, and security audits of Salesforce solutions
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 10+ years of experience of Deep expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOSL, REST/SOAP APIs
Minimum 8+ years of experience Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, security, and integration architecture
Minimum 10+ years of experience Hands-on experience designing and implementing Service Cloud, including Omni-Channel, CTI, Knowledge, and Case Management
Proven track record of leading large-scale enterprise implementations
Familiarity with DevOps tools (Copado, Jenkins, Git, Gearset) and CI/CD automation
Experience in Agile delivery frameworks and global delivery models
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or actively pursuing CTA
Knowledge of Field Service Lightning (FSL), Einstein Bots, or Salesforce Industries (Vlocity)
Experience integrating Salesforce with legacy or cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, SAP, etc.)
Familiarity with Agile at Scale (SAFe, LeSS) and multi-cloud Salesforce implementations
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Excellent leadership and team collaboration abilities
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences

Salesforce Certifications (Mandatory):
Application Architect or System Architect
Platform Developer I & II
Service Cloud Consultant

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