Salesforce Architect – Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate need for a Salesforce Architect – Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud for a 06+ months contract in Atlanta (Hybrid). The candidate will lead end-to-end architecture aligning with enterprise standards and provide technical leadership across Salesforce Clouds.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years IT experience, 5+ years in Salesforce Architecture, and hands-on Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud skills, plus strong API integrations know-how and data governance experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Salesforce Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Salesforce Data Cloud.
• Identity resolution, data governance, segmentation and campaign lifecycle.
• Experience with API integrations and middleware tools (MuleSoft preferred).
• SQL and data modeling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud solutions.
• Lead architecture workshops and translate business requirements into architecture blueprints.
• Establish data architecture, identity resolution and Customer 360 design using Data Cloud.
• Architect integrations between Salesforce Clouds and external systems and APIs.
• Guide development teams on best practices and technical standards.
• Support pre-sales activities including solution estimation and proposal creation.

Skills

Salesforce Architecture

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Salesforce Data Cloud

Identity resolution

Data governance

API integrations

SQL & data modeling

MuleSoft

Tableau

Infor ERP

Mendix

MDM

Tools

MuleSoft

Tableau

CRM Analytics

Infor ERP

Mendix

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Salesforce Architect – Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta,, GA (Hybrid).

Job ID:26-26750

Pay Range: $80 - $82/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end architecture for Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud solutions.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead technical solution design workshops and translate business requirements into architecture blueprints.
• Establish data architecture, identity resolution strategy, and Customer 360 design using Data Cloud.
• Architect solutions across:
• Email Studio
• Journey Builder
• Automation Studio
• Contact Builder
• Design segmentation, personalization, and omni-channel engagement strategies.
• Implement triggered communications and real-time personalization use cases.
• Design data ingestion pipelines (batch and real-time).
• Implement data harmonization, identity resolution, and unified customer profiles.
• Build calculated insights, segments, and activation strategies.
• Ensure governance, data quality, and compliance with GDPR / CCPA.
• Integration & Technical Leadership
• Architect integrations between Salesforce Sales Cloud, Salesforce Service Cloud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce Data Cloud, and external systems such as ERP, data warehouses, and APIs.
• Define API strategies (REST / SOAP) and middleware architecture (MuleSoft preferred).
• Guide development teams on best practices and technical standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure solution scalability.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with business leaders, marketing teams, and IT stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and consultants.
• Support pre-sales activities including solution estimation and proposal creation, where applicable.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in Salesforce Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Salesforce Data Cloud
• Deep understanding of:
• Identity resolution
• Data governance
• Segmentation and campaign lifecycle
• Strong experience with API integrations and middleware tools.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and data modeling.
• Preferred Certifications:
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer
• Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (good to have)
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical architecture.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking mindset.
• Experience with AI-driven personalization (Einstein features).
• Experience with analytics tools such as Tableau and CRM Analytics.
• Industry experience in Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, or CPG
• ERP systems (Infor)
• Mendix
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Information Security systems
• Enterprise IT and Cloud Infrastructure

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.