Associate Principal Engineer - Salesforce Solutions Architect

Nagarro; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Digital Product Engineering company is seeking a Solutions Architect / Technical Lead with extensive experience in Salesforce implementations. This role involves designing scalable solutions, leading project teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise in Salesforce technologies and programming languages, along with excellent communication skills. The position may require travel to Mexico for training and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development or solution design.
• Proven experience in large-scale solution implementation.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and architecture based on business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on tech strategies.
• Provide mentorship and lead project teams.

Skills

Sales Cloud

Service Cloud

Enterprise Integration Strategy

Data Modeling

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, .NET)

Salesforce APIs

Integration tools (MuleSoft)

Fluent in Spanish & English

Education

Salesforce Certified Application Architect

Salesforce Certified System Architect

Tools

Apex

Visualforce

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Job description

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (19000+ experts across 33 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced candidate with hands-on experience as a Solutions Architect / Technical Lead for a Salesforce Platform implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture:

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end solutions based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Create solution blueprints, architecture diagrams,data modelling, process automation, and system integrations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and integrate smoothly with existing systems and platforms.
• Provide expertise in Salesforce features, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Platform capabilities.
• Evaluate new Salesforce features and AppExchange products to determine their suitability for the organization

Technology Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solution architecture with business objectives and technology strategies.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to ensure future-proof solutions.
• Define architectural standards and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor for Salesforce capabilities, addressing both current needs and future scalability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and architecture reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and project timelines.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Integration & System Performance:

• Oversee the integration of multiple systems, including cloud and on-premise platforms, to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Monitor system performance, ensuring that solutions meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Ensure data integrity and reliability across integrated systems.
• Design strategies for system scalability, reliability, and disaster recovery.

Documentation & Governance:

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration plans, and design patterns.
• Ensure adherence to architecture governance processes and compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Define and enforce coding, security, and data management standards for Salesforce development.

Risk Management & Security:

• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular architecture reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Training and Enablement:

• Mentor developers, administrators, and other team members on Salesforce architecture and best practices.
• Deliver technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and user guides.

Qualifications

Must Have skills: Sales cloud, Service cloud, Enterprise Integration Strategy, Data Modeling (Strong).

• 10+ years of experience in software development, solution design, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale solutions.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Platform tools.
• Experience in integrating multiple systems and platforms.
• Experience in leading Project teams.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, .NET) and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce APIs.
• Knowledge of integration tools like MuleSoft, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware solutions.
• Familiarity with data modelling, SOQL, and ETL tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Fluent in Spanish & English language
• Available to travel frequently to Mexico for weeklong periods.

Preferred Skills:

• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect(or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and tools like Copado or Gearset.
• Industry experience in sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, or technology (good to have).
• Exposure to Salesforce CPQ.
• Certification in Agile methodologies like SCRUM.
• Additional experience is a plus.