Federal Salesforce Solution Architect - Remote/Hybrid

thunder; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock options

Career growth

People-first flexibility

Job summary

Thunder is seeking a Federal Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex Salesforce Public Sector solutions, focusing on Service Cloud and Experience Cloud, for US government clients. Remote/hybrid work with required visits to Salesforce offices and Thunder sites in Tysons Corner, VA.

You will translate mission requirements into scalable architectures, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure security compliance in cleared environments.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Salesforce architecture in Federal environments.
• 3–5+ years solutioning for Government Cloud Plus, Service Cloud, and/or Experience Cloud.
• Experience with Agentforce and Salesforce AI in secure Gov Cloud Plus.
• Deep Salesforce ecosystem knowledge: customization, config, business processes.
• Strong stakeholder mgmt and executive-level presentation skills.
• US Citizenship required; Bachelor's degree.
• Certifications: Admin, Advanced Admin, Platform App Builder, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Salesforce Service Cloud and Public Sector solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between mission objectives and technical architecture.
• Develop high-level solution architecture and detailed design documents that comply with Federal standards and security requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for cleared Federal stakeholders, facilitating technical discovery and aligning solutions with business strategies.
• Partner with Technical Architects to ensure adherence to best practices, industry standards, and Federal compliance for Salesforce environments.
• Mentor and lead development teams, BAs, and QA resources to ensure the technical success of the program.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and partner with sales/business development teams to accurately estimate the level of effort for Federal bids.
• Stay updated with the latest Salesforce trends—including Government Cloud Plus, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud—to provide innovative solutions for Federal clients.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Solution design

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Agentforce

Salesforce AI

Government Cloud Plus

Sales Cloud

Experience Cloud

Job description

Thunder is seeking a Federal Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex Salesforce Public Sector solutions, focusing on Service Cloud and Experience Cloud, for US government clients. Remote/hybrid work with required visits to Salesforce offices and Thunder sites in Tysons Corner, VA.

You will translate mission requirements into scalable architectures, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure security compliance in cleared environments.