Salesforce Architect | Financial Services | 6 months | Outside IR35 | £700-£800

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Salesforce Architect for a 6-month contract focused on financial services. The ideal candidate will lead architectural design across Salesforce platforms and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant solutions. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Salesforce Architect and strong knowledge in financial services and integration architecture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Salesforce Architect with a minimum of 5 years.
• Strong background in financial services with regulatory understanding.
• Deep knowledge of Financial Services Cloud and Salesforce products.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design across Salesforce platforms.
• Define technical standards and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight across delivery partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor on Salesforce strategy.

Skills

Salesforce core products knowledge

Communication skills

Integration architecture

Data modelling

Job description

Overview

Salesforce Architect – Financial Services – 6 months – Outside IR35 – £700-£800 per day

Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)

Duration: 6 Months

Engagement: Outside IR35

Rate: £700–£800 per day

Contract Opportunity: Salesforce Architect – Financial Services

Currently recruiting for a Salesforce Architect to join a high-performing Salesforce Centre of Excellence (CoE) supporting a major financial services transformation. This is a strategic contract role focused on shaping scalable, secure, and future-proof Salesforce solutions across a complex enterprise landscape.

You’ll work closely with product owners, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders to define architecture standards, guide implementation, and ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design across Salesforce platforms including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud
• Define technical standards, integration patterns, and governance models within the CoE
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and compliant solutions
• Provide architectural oversight across multiple workstreams and delivery partners
• Support roadmap planning, solution reviews, and technical documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on Salesforce strategy and innovation

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Salesforce Architect (minimum 5 years)
• Strong background in financial services, with understanding of regulatory and operational frameworks
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce core products, including Financial Services Cloud
• Proficiency in integration architecture, data modelling, and security best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If this is of interest, please respond with your most up to date CV and I\'ll give you a call if you look like a good fit!