Salesforce Architect

themarlinalliance; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marlin Alliance is seeking a Salesforce Architect to lead the design and implementation of Salesforce-based solutions for a DoD client, defining scalable architecture, guiding configuration, and ensuring governance and security alignment.

The role collaborates with stakeholders to translate mission needs into scalable Salesforce capabilities, oversees integration, and mentors teams in best practices within a hybrid San Diego environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in Salesforce architecture, development, or administration.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions at an enterprise scale.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model, security architecture, and integration patterns.
• Experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs.
• Familiarity with Salesforce Government Cloud or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and document Salesforce platform architecture to support current and future business process needs.
• Lead configuration and customization of Salesforce objects, workflows, flows, and automation to meet client requirements.
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and access control models within the Salesforce environment.
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Oversee integration of Salesforce with other enterprise systems and data sources.
• Guide development teams on best practices for Salesforce customization, coding standards, and release management.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations to improve platform performance and reliability.
• Support testing, deployment, and change management activities for new Salesforce releases and enhancements.
• Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data models, and design specifications.
• Stay current on Salesforce platform updates and recommend adoption of new features where beneficial.

Skills

Enterprise Salesforce architecture

Data governance & security

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring development teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apex

Visualforce

Lightning Web Components

Salesforce APIs

Job description

Salesforce Architect

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow’s digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting edge, cross disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

The Salesforce Architect will lead the design and implementation of Salesforce based solutions supporting a Department of Defense client's mission critical business processes. This role will define scalable architecture, guide platform configuration and customization, and ensure solutions align with client data governance and security requirements. The position works closely with program stakeholders and technical teams to translate mission needs into effective, sustainable Salesforce capabilities.

Location: San Diego, CA — Hybrid

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities:

• Design and document Salesforce platform architecture to support current and future business process needs
• Lead configuration and customization of Salesforce objects, workflows, flows, and automation to meet client requirements
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and access control models within the Salesforce environment
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Oversee integration of Salesforce with other enterprise systems and data sources
• Guide development teams on best practices for Salesforce customization, coding standards, and release management
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations to improve platform performance and reliability
• Support testing, deployment, and change management activities for new Salesforce releases and enhancements
• Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data models, and design specifications
• Stay current on Salesforce platform updates and recommend adoption of new features where beneficial

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of experience in Salesforce architecture, development, or administration
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions at an enterprise scale
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model, security architecture, and integration patterns
• Experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs
• Familiarity with Salesforce Government Cloud or similarly regulated environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to analyze technical challenges and contribute to effective solutions in a team environment
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect or Application Architect certification
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal government programs
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices for Salesforce
• Experience with data integration tools such as MuleSoft or similar middleware platforms
• Master's degree in a related technical field

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• Constant use of mental alertness
• Frequent work under deadlines

Job Classification:
Senior
$150,000 to $190,000

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.