Salesforce Architect

Nava Public Benefit Corp; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a Salesforce Architect to design and implement robust Salesforce solutions. This role is crucial in enhancing government services through technology modernization. You will collaborate with partners to ensure seamless integration and high performance, while also leading a talented team. The position emphasizes strategic thinking, user-centered design, and the application of DevOps methodologies. Join a mission-driven organization that values impactful work and offers a supportive remote-first culture, allowing you to make a real difference in public service.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Annual performance bonus

Parental leave

Wellness program

401(k) matching

Flexible work environment

Home office setup

Learning opportunities

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Salesforce solutions and integrations.
• Strong understanding of Apex and Lightning Web Components.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions for government partners.
• Lead a team in technical excellence and best practices.

Skills

Salesforce Solutions Design

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

REST/SOAP APIs

Mulesoft

CI/CD Tools

Cloud Infrastructure

User Interface Design

Governance Policies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Salesforce Certifications (CTA, Application/System Architect)

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Salesforce DX

Job description

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.

People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Position Summary

The Salesforce Architect is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs. This role ensures seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems while defining best practices and standards for development, deployment, and automation. The Salesforce Architect leads a team of engineers, collaborates with government partners, and applies DevOps methodologies to streamline workflows. These responsibilities align with Nava's mission and values, including Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Build Together, Progress Takes Word, Inclusion is Essential, and Impact over Ideology.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with government partners and other technology leaders to architect and design scalable and high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs
• Leading the architectural design of Salesforce implementations, ensuring best practices and technical excellence.
• Defining and enforcing governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles.
• Ensuring seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems via APIs, middleware (e.g., Mulesoft), and event-driven architectures.
• Providing guidance on Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows.
• Reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews, and ensuring code quality.
• Define best practices and standards for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment processes
• Implement automation strategies, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and testing frameworks for Salesforce applications
• Work in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur
• Take part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed
• Coach and mentor junior team members

Required skills

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions
• Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows
• Proficiency in integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs, Mulesoft, ETL tools, or event-driven architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Salesforce DX
• Experience in cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of user interface design best practices for Salesforce applications
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits
• Ability to define and enforce governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset

Desired skills

• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) (preferred) or Application/System Architect, Platform Developer II certifications
• Experience with Salesforce Industry Clouds (e.g., Government Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Health Cloud)
• Experience with Salesforce AI, Einstein Analytics, or Tableau CRM
• Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC 2) for government or highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with Salesforce Governance and Center of Excellence (CoE) models
• Experience leading a Salesforce technical team in an enterprise environment
• Experience in owning a technical roadmap and evaluating emerging technologies
• Experience working with large-scale data models and designing performant architectures

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired.

Work authorization that doesn't require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.

Perks working with Nava

Health coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.

Time off - Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge.

Company holidays-Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO.

Annual bonus - When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.

Parental leave - Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.

Wellness program - Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools.

Virtual care - See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare's virtual visit program.

Sabbatical leave - Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.

401(k) match - Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.

Flexible work - Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities.

Home office setup - Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.

Utility support - Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.

Learning opportunities - Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills.

Development budget - Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access.

Referral bonus - Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team.

Commuter benefits - Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.

Insurance coverage - Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.

Supportive culture - A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country.

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