Education Cloud Architect: AI-Driven Transformation

Salesforce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce Education Cloud Architect role focusing on higher education customers. You will align digital transformation strategies with Salesforce capabilities, shaping technical and business architectures for sales opportunities.

You’ll work with education sector stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in enterprise architecture, strong Salesforce expertise, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to CIO/CTO audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise software implementation or architecture.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based platforms (SaaS/PaaS) and multi‑tier architectures.
• Solid knowledge of security concepts in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience with enterprise application integration and BI concepts.
• Willingness to travel ~25% as part of customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with account executives and solution engineers to advance opportunities through discovery workshops and architecture presentations; includes ~25% travel.
• Define customer-driven architectures by selecting Salesforce technologies and creating roadmaps and reference architectures.
• Lead IT discussions on cloud, governance, SDLC, and transformation.
• Support sales with RFP responses and technical requirements.
• Deliver best practices at sponsored events and collaborate across product and industry teams.
• Maintain up-to-date product and certification credentials.
• Lead technical due diligence and risk management for engagements.
• Meet quarterly and annual performance objectives.

Skills

Salesforce experience

Communication

Collaborative

Storytelling

Education

B.S. Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Force.com

Apex

JavaScript

REST API

SOAP/WSDL

Job description

Salesforce Education Cloud Architect role focusing on higher education customers. You will align digital transformation strategies with Salesforce capabilities, shaping technical and business architectures for sales opportunities.

You’ll work with education sector stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in enterprise architecture, strong Salesforce expertise, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to CIO/CTO audiences.