Salesforce Data Cloud Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Salesforce Data Cloud Architect to design and implement enterprise-scale data solutions. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Salesforce Data Cloud and will be responsible for architecting Customer 360 platforms while integrating AI/ML capabilities. This role demands robust data governance and compliance to support advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives within Salesforce.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Salesforce and enterprise data platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, MDM, and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Salesforce Data Cloud architecture.
• Develop advanced segmentation strategies using Data Cloud Query Language.
• Establish and enforce data governance practices.

Skills

Salesforce Data Cloud expertise

Data architecture knowledge

Cloud-native technologies proficiency

AI/ML integration experience

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Salesforce Data Cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

MuleSoft

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Data Cloud Architect to design and implement enterprise-scale data solutions leveraging Salesforce Data Cloud.

This role involves architecting Customer 360 platforms, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and ensuring robust data governance and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Salesforce Data Cloud, data architecture, and cloud-native technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Salesforce Data Cloud architecture, including data models, harmonization, calculated insights, and identity resolution.
• Develop advanced segmentation strategies using Data Cloud Query Language (DQL).
• Architect and integrate AI/ML solutions with Data Cloud, including Einstein Studio and RAG-based retrievers.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to define Salesforce data modeling strategies.
• Implement integration solutions between Salesforce Data Cloud and other enterprise systems.
• Establish and enforce data governance practices to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Lead Customer 360 implementations for unified customer views and personalized engagement.
• Support advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives within Salesforce.
• Coordinate between onshore and offshore teams and manage stakeholder communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Required Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Salesforce and enterprise data platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud.
• Expertise in Salesforce Data Cloud architecture, objects, and data lake concepts.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, governance, MDM, and data warehousing.
• Hands-on experience designing large-scale CDP and unified data platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Proficiency in API-based integrations, ETL/ELT pipelines, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Agentforce solutions and AI/ML integrations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose multiple solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with U.S.-based clients and coordinating across time zones.
• Familiarity with Salesforce ecosystem tools (MuleSoft, Marketing Cloud, Tableau).
• Knowledge of Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning for development oversight.

Certifications

• Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant (must-have).
• Salesforce Application/System Architect (must have one of the two).