Salesforce Technical Architect

Tcs London Office; Lighthorne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect for a hybrid role based in the United Kingdom. This professional will design and implement complex Salesforce solutions for enterprise clients, managing technical aspects and providing strategic guidance. Key qualifications include Salesforce certifications and extensive architecture experience. This role offers a monthly rate between £600 and £800, with a contract duration of 6-12 months, requiring active SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture with Salesforce.
• Strong application design and integration skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own all technical aspects of Salesforce programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor and provide strategic guidance.
• Drive technology adoption for business value.

Skills

Salesforce expertise

Data integration

Communication

Problem-solving

Application design

Presentation skills

Technical architecture

Education

Certified Application Architect

Certified System Architect

Tools

Salesforce Platform

APEX

Java

Force.com

Relational databases

Job description

Job Overview

As a Salesforce Technical Architect, you will design and lead the delivery of complex Salesforce solutions for enterprise clients. You'll ensure scalable, secure architectures while guiding teams through best practices and integration strategies. Your role involves collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical designs that maximize platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own all end-to-end technical aspects of Salesforce programs, including data migration, data quality, system integrations, third‑party applications, AppExchange products, and custom development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies to deliver increased business value.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, ensuring issues are resolved completely.
• Manage customer expectations and negotiate solutions to complex challenges with clients and partners.
• Review and refine project direction, approach, and key deliverables to keep programs on track and maintainable.
• Partner with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and clients to design technology solutions that meet business needs.
• Lead strategic initiatives to grow the practice and contribute to the community's knowledge base.
• Shape program vision and advise on enabling technologies, including the Salesforce Platform.
• Lead technical architecture for enterprise‑level engagements.
• Participate in pre‑sales activities such as discovery sessions, technical deep dives, and proof‑of‑concept development.
• Liaise with Salesforce product teams to support client implementations.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Qualifications

• Certified Application Architect and System Architect.
• Extensive work experience in enterprise architecture with proficiency in the Salesforce platform.
• Strong application design skills combined with strong data, integration, and security architecture skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, able to effectively present and defend a point of view to a variety of audiences.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to learn rapidly and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good listening skills and the ability to communicate with people in diverse roles.
• Proven ability to analyze, design, and optimize business processes via technology and integration.
• Resourceful and innovative thinker who can work through and solve problems.
• Ability to convey and convince customers of best practices at various levels within a large organization.
• Application design and development background.
• In‑depth understanding of the capabilities and constraints of Salesforce.
• Strong technical foundation: advanced structured programming (APEX, Force.com, .Net, Java), relational database concepts, and structured system analysis and design methods.
• Demonstrated successful implementation of Batch Apex and/or Schedule Apex development.
• Understanding of web services and other technologies that transport data in an enterprise environment and interact with Salesforce.
• Desirable: Certified Salesforce Technical Architect.
• Desirable: Experience in Salesforce Automotive Domain.

Additional Information

• Location: Warwick, Hybrid
• Duration: 6–12 months (TBC)
• Rate: £600 – £800 per month
• Clearance: Must have active SC clearance