Salesforce Technical Architect | NZ Relocation

Datacom

Mumbai

On-site

INR 8,065,000 - 12,366,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Datacom in Wellington seeks a highly experienced Salesforce Technical Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of scalable, secure Salesforce solutions. You will own architectural decisions, define technical strategy, and ensure alignment with product goals and end-user experiences.

This senior role requires relocation to Wellington, NZ, and offers leadership across cross-functional teams, governance, and DevOps maturity improvements.

Qualifications

10+ years of software development or engineering experience with 5+ years in Salesforce architecture and solution design.
Proven experience designing complex integrations (REST, SOAP, middleware/iPaaS, Platform Events).
Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security models, and multi-cloud/multi-org strategies.
Experience with Salesforce DX and CI/CD tooling (Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions or similar).

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end solution architecture across Salesforce Industry Clouds and integrated systems.
Define and enforce architectural principles, patterns, and governance across the Salesforce estate.
Design scalable data models and security architectures; plan integration strategies.
Provide technical guidance during design, proposals, and delivery; maintain architecture docs.
Lead architectural reviews and drive debt remediation; support planning and risk assessment.
Mentor developers and uplift teams on architecture principles and best practices.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

REST & SOAP integrations

Data security models

CI/CD tooling

Solution design

Documentation & diagrams

Tools

Salesforce DX

Copado

Gearset

GitHub Actions

Job description

About us

At Datacom, we combine technology,expertise, and talented people to helporganisationsthrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia’s leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whetherwe’resupporting governments, enterpriseorganisations, or growing businesses,we’recommitted to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

Our Team

We offer a path to align your career with your lifestyle and your inquisitive nature. As our Salesforce practice continues to grow,we’recreating exciting opportunities for experienced professionals across New Zealand to shape the future of our platform capabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experiencedSalesforce Technical Architectto lead the design, governance, and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions across our organisation.This is a senior leadership role — you will own architectural decisions, define technical strategy, and ensure our Salesforce ecosystem aligns with long-term product goals, release commitments, and exceptional end-user experiences. You’ll work at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions.

This role will reuqire the successful candidate to relocate to Wellington, New Zealand.

What You’ll Do

Architecture & Design

Lead end-to-end solution architecture across SalesforceIndustry Cloudsand integrated systems
Define and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the Salesforce estate
Design scalable data models, security architectures (sharing rules, field-level security, Shield), and integration strategies
Make build vs. buy vs. configure recommendations grounded in platform best practices and business value
Architect event-driven and API-led integration solutions (REST, SOAP, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, MuleSoft)

Technical Leadership

Provide authoritative technical guidance during solution design, proposal development, and delivery phases
Own and maintain architectural documentation, technical diagrams (C4, UML), decision records, and standards
Lead architectural reviews and drive technical debt identification and remediation
Support product and delivery leaders with technical planning, estimation, and risk assessment

Collaboration & Mentorship

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver robust, well-governed solutions
Mentor and uplift developers, senior developers, and technical leads on architecture principles, design patterns, and Salesforce best practices

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, government regulations, and industry best practices
Champion DevOps maturity — CI/CD pipelines, source control (Salesforce DX, Git), automated testing, and release management
Drive org health, technical hygiene, and platform performance optimisation (governor limits, LDV strategies, async patterns)

What You’ll Bring

Required:

10+ yearsof experience in software development or engineering, with5+ yearsfocused on Salesforce architecture and solution design
Proven experience designingcomplex integrations(REST, SOAP, middleware/iPaaS, Platform Events)
Strong understanding ofSalesforce data architecture, security models, and multi-cloud/multi-org strategies
Experience withSalesforce DX, CI/CD tooling(Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to create and presentarchitectural documentation and technical diagramsto both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for simplifying complexity

Highly Desirable:

Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)— or actively pursuing
Application Architectand/orSystem Architectcredentials
Platform Developer IIcertification
Strong knowledge ofMuleSoft,Data Cloud,Einstein AI/GPT, orOmniStudio
Familiarity withIndustries clouds
Knowledge oflarge data volume (LDV)strategies,Shield Platform Encryption, andEvent Monitoring
Experience working ingovernment, enterprise, or regulated environments
Exposure to broader cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Culture and benefits

Join a team whereyou’llbe supported to grow your career,prioritiseyour wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits,we’recommitted to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We’repassionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whetheryou’redeveloping new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry,you’llbe part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here