Lead Enterprise Architect (Salesforce)

Anson Mccade; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect to drive digital transformation initiatives. This permanent role involves working closely with enterprise clients, providing architectural leadership, and ensuring best practice solutions across Salesforce platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture and transformation, coupled with a strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive base salary up to £120,000

Performance-based bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare & pension

Continuous learning & career development support

Inclusive, collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in enterprise digital transformation.
• Deep experience in end-to-end Salesforce implementations.
• Track record of leading architecture design sessions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Define and deliver scalable Salesforce solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Translate complex business needs into target architectures.

Skills

Enterprise digital transformation

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Salesforce Service Cloud

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Salesforce Data Cloud

AWS

Business process design

Systems analysis

Solution optimisation

Security models

Education

10+ years in architecture and consulting

Job description

Lead Enterprise Architect (Salesforce)
£up to £120,000 GBP
15% Bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent

Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect
Work Type & Location: London Hybrid
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus

Anson McCade is representing a strategic technology-led programme on behalf of a major client group spanning sectors such as telecoms and utilities. We're seeking a seasoned Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect to provide architectural leadership across complex transformation programmes involving multi-cloud, multi-platform Salesforce implementations.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with enterprise clients on large-scale digital transformation initiatives, bringing thought leadership, strategic guidance, and technical depth to high-impact projects.

As a Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders within strategic enterprise accounts.
• Define and deliver scalable, secure, and best practice Salesforce solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Lead architectural visioning, guiding both technical and business stakeholders through solution design and implementation.
• Coordinate multiple architects across engagements to ensure consistent, integrated solutions.
• Translate complex business needs into target and transition architectures using Salesforce Sales, Service, Data, and Commerce Cloud.
• Guide early-stage solution evaluation and proactively manage delivery risks.
• Partner with project and engagement managers to align technology strategy with delivery plans.
• Collaborate with Pre-Sales to develop compelling proposals, including architectural roadmaps, data migration strategies, security, and compliance design.
• Mentor cross-functional teams, including internal colleagues, clients, and partners, across both technical and strategic topics.
• Contribute to internal growth through innovation, knowledge sharing, and brand development.

A successful candidate will have:

• 10+ years in architecture and consulting, with proven leadership in enterprise digital transformation.
• 6+ years designing complex solutions across Salesforce Sales, Service, Commerce, and Data Cloud, as well as exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Deep experience in end-to-end Salesforce implementations, including development, integration, and architecture.
• Knowledge of enterprise systems, including MDM, ESB, ETL, ERP, CMS, HRIS, and DWH/DM.
• Strong understanding of security models, SSO, and data protection best practices.
• Expertise in business process design, systems analysis, and solution optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce AppExchange products and integration options.
• Track record of leading architecture design sessions and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certification (preferred).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a CIO/CTO-level advisory or senior architect role in a large, matrixed organisation.
• Salesforce certifications (Application/System Architect, Industries, or CTA-level experience).
• Technical depth in web services, enterprise integration, and data modelling.
• Knowledge of Salesforce Industries, CPQ, and omnichannel architecture is a plus.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive base salary up to £120,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Private healthcare & pension
• Continuous learning & career development support
• Inclusive, collaborative work culture

If you're ready to lead enterprise-level Salesforce transformations and shape long-term strategy across large customer environments, we'd love to hear from you.

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