Salesforce Architect

KTek Resourcing; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United States seeks an experienced architect with extensive Salesforce knowledge to lead the design of Salesforce solutions. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, collaborating with analysts, and providing hands-on technical leadership. Candidates should possess over 12 years of Salesforce experience, including at least 3-5 years in an architectural role. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience working with Salesforce, including at least 3-5 years in an architectural role.
• Extensive knowledge of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, security, and integration patterns.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of Salesforce solutions aligned with client business needs.
• Define system architecture, data models, and integration patterns across Salesforce clouds.
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements into technical designs.

Skills

Salesforce architecture knowledge

Technical leadership

Data modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with client business needs, platform best practices, and long-term scalability
• Define system architecture, data models, security models, and integration patterns across Salesforce clouds and external systems
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project managers to translate epics and user stories into technical designs
• Oversee the configuration and customization of Salesforce features including Apex, LWC, OmniStudio components, and Experience Cloud sites
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the full solution lifecycle
• Develop, review and approve technical documentation, data models, design artifacts, and release packages
• Ensure compliance with federal IT standards, including FedRAMP, Section 508, and data security requirements
• Identify platform risks, propose mitigation strategies, and resolve technical challenges
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration and enforce development standards, source control, and automated testing practices
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategies and roadmap planning for clients with long‑term Salesforce programs

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience working with Salesforce, including at least 3‑5 years in an architectural role
• Extensive knowledge of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, security, sharing, and integration patterns
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills