Technical Architect | Salesforce

Datacom; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning & certifications

Career development opportunities

Industry discounts

Job summary

Datacom seeks an experienced Salesforce Technical Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of scalable, secure Salesforce solutions across the organisation. This senior role owns architectural decisions, defines technical strategy, and ensures alignment with long-term product goals and exceptional end-user experiences.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor developers and technical leads, and drive DevOps maturity through CI/CD, source control, automated testing,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across orgs and integrations.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Integration design

Security models

CI/CD tooling

Technical leadership

Data modelling

Multi-cloud / multi-org

Problem solving

Tools

Salesforce DX

Copado

Gearset

GitHub Actions

MuleSoft

Job description

Technical Architect | Salesforce

Company : Datacom Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Job Description - Technical Architect | Salesforce

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.

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

• Paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee AssistanceProgramme(DataCare)
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognitionprogrammesthat celebrategreat work
• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact