Salesforce Architect, Education cloud

DBiz.ai; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DBiz.ai is seeking an experienced Salesforce Education Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design of enterprise-scale K-12 platforms built on Salesforce Education Cloud in the UAE. You will architect student lifecycle processes from admissions through graduation, integrating SIS, LMS, ERP/Finance, and identity services while ensuring security, data privacy, and scalable performance.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in IT with 5+ years in Education Cloud design, and can drive governance,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with focus on Salesforce architecture.
• Minimum 5 years in Education Cloud architecture.
• Experience leading multiple enterprise Salesforce implementations.
• Ability to define enterprise solution architecture and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for enterprise K-12 Education Cloud implementations.
• Design scalable Salesforce Education Cloud solutions for K-12 students.
• Define end-to-end student lifecycle architecture from admissions to graduation.
• Build role-based experiences for students, parents, teachers, admins.
• Design security, sharing, and FERPA/GDPR/privacy controls.
• Lead integration with SIS, LMS, identity providers, ERP/finance, and more.
• Utilize Flow, Apex, OmniStudio, and Platform Events where applicable.
• Mentor teams and contribute to governance, estimations, and presales.

Skills

Salesforce Architecture

Solution consulting

Team leadership

Presales experience

Communication skills

Tools

Education Cloud

Experience Cloud

Service Cloud

Apex

Flow

Platform Events

Integration APIs

Job description

Job Description - Salesforce Education Cloud Solution Architect (K-12 Education)

Position

Salesforce Education Cloud Solution Architect

Experience

12-18+ Years of IT Experience with 8+ Years in Salesforce Architecture

Location

UAE

Employment Type

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Education Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale K-12 digital education platforms built on Salesforce Education Cloud. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in architecting solutions that support the complete student lifecycle—from admissions through graduation- while integrating academic, administrative, parent, and teacher experiences into a unified platform.

The candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, school administrators, educators, and technical teams to define scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions for modern K-12 institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for enterprise K-12 Education Cloud implementations.
• Design scalable Salesforce Education Cloud solutions supporting Kindergarten through Grade 12 students.
• Define end-to-end student lifecycle architecture, including:
• Student recruitment
• Enrollment and admissions
• Registration
• Student information management
• Academic progress tracking
• Behaviour and discipline tracking
• Teacher collaboration
• Graduation and alumni transition
• Build role-based experiences for:
• Students
• Parents/Guardians
• Teachers
• School Administrators
• District Administrators
• Counsellors
• Design scalable Experience Cloud portals for parents, students, and faculty.
• Define security architecture including FERPA/GDPR/privacy controls, role hierarchy, sharing model, and permission strategies.
• Lead enterprise integration architecture with:
• Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Assessment platforms
• Identity Providers (SSO)
• ERP/Finance systems
• Library systems
• Transportation systems
• Design automation using Flow, Apex, OmniStudio (where applicable), and Platform Events.
• Lead Data Cloud adoption for unified student insights and analytics where required.
• Participate in discovery workshops, solution blueprinting, architecture reviews, and governance.
• Mentor technical teams and establish Salesforce development best practices.
• Support estimations, presales, RFPs, architecture governance, and customer presentations.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of Salesforce experience
• Minimum 5 years of Education Cloud architecture experience
• Experience leading multiple enterprise Salesforce implementations
• Experience defining enterprise solution architecture and governance

Mandatory K-12 Functional Experience

• Student Admissions
• Academic Year Planning
• Class Scheduling
• Timetable Management
• Student Case Management
• Parent Communication
• Teacher Collaboration
• Assessment Management
• Report Cards
• Progress Monitoring
• Extracurricular Activities
• Transportation Management
• Fee Management (preferred)
• Graduation Readiness

Technical Skills

Salesforce Clouds

• Education Cloud
• Experience Cloud
• Service Cloud
• Apex
• Flow
• Platform Events
• Integration APIs

Integration Experience

Experience integrating Salesforce with:

• Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Microsoft 365
• Google Workspace
• Identity Providers (Azure AD, Okta)
• Payment Gateways
• ERP systems
• Document Management Systems
• Multi-school / Multi-campus architecture
• Security and sharing model design
• Master Data Management
• Event-driven integrations
• High availability and scalability
• DevOps and CI/CD strategy
• Performance optimisation
• Governance framework

Preferred Knowledge

• Public school systems
• Student analytics and reporting
• Data Cloud-powered Student 360 and predictive insights

Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• Salesforce Education Cloud Accredited Professional
• Sharing & Visibility Architect
• Integration Architect
• AI Associate / Agentforce certifications (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Solution consulting
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Presales and RFP experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud
• Education analytics and dashboards
• Knowledge of FERPA, GDPR, and education data privacy regulations
• Experience with enterprise DevOps tools such as Copado or Gearset
• Experience working with large-scale K-12 digital transformation programs