Salesforce Solution Architect

CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

Education budget

Tech budget

Cell phone stipend

Wellness budget

Awards/Bonuses

Profit sharing

Job summary

CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS seeks an experienced Solution Architect with deep Salesforce expertise to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable enterprise CRM solutions. The role partners with stakeholders, product owners, developers, and cross-functional teams to architect Salesforce solutions that drive efficiency, engagement, and business growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, enterprise integration experience, and a strategic mindset capable of

Qualifications

• 8+ years implementing Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, CPQ, and custom platform capabilities.
• Design scalable, secure Salesforce architectures aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solution designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership to Salesforce administrators, developers, business analysts, and integration teams.
• Architect complex integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, ETL tools, and event-driven architectures.
• Establish and enforce Salesforce best practices for data modeling, security, governance, automation, release management, and DevOps processes.
• Evaluate current-state architecture and recommend improvements to scalability, maintainability, and system performance.
• Lead solution reviews, technical design sessions, and architecture governance processes.
• Support estimation, project planning, risk assessment, and technical delivery management for Salesforce initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements across all Salesforce solutions.
• Stay current on Salesforce platform innovations and recommend emerging technologies and capabilities that align with business strategy.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and IT leadership to align Salesforce solutions with broader technology strategies.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Apex

LWC

APIs

SOQL

Security architecture

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile

Stakeholder management

Communication

Salesforce admin leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MuleSoft

Job description

CADRE is seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep Salesforce expertise to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable enterprise CRM solutions. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and cross-functional technology teams to architect solutions across the Salesforce ecosystem that drive operational efficiency, customer engagement, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, enterprise integration experience, and a strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, CPQ, and custom platform capabilities.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce architectures aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solution designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Salesforce administrators, developers, business analysts, and integration teams.
• Architect complex integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, ETL tools, and event-driven architectures.
• Establish and enforce Salesforce best practices for data modeling, security, governance, automation, release management, and DevOps processes.
• Evaluate current-state architecture and recommend improvements to scalability, maintainability, and system performance.
• Lead solution reviews, technical design sessions, and architecture governance processes.
• Support estimation, project planning, risk assessment, and technical delivery management for Salesforce initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements across all Salesforce solutions.
• Stay current on Salesforce platform innovations and recommend emerging technologies and capabilities that align with business strategy.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and IT leadership to align Salesforce solutions with broader technology strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience in a Solution Architect or Technical Architect role.
• Deep expertise across Salesforce platform capabilities including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform customization.
• Strong experience designing Salesforce integrations with ERP, marketing, customer support, and other enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, APIs, SOQL, and Salesforce security architecture.
• Proven experience leading complex Salesforce implementations with multiple stakeholders and large-scale user bases.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and environment strategies.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional technology teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect, System Architect, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward CTA certification.
• Experience with Salesforce Industry Clouds and advanced platform capabilities.
• Experience with MuleSoft or other enterprise integration platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud integration patterns.
• Experience leading digital transformation or CRM modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with data warehousing, analytics, AI/Einstein capabilities, and customer data platforms.
• Experience within highly regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or insurance.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership experience across distributed technical teams.
• Experience working in hybrid cloud and multi-system enterprise environments.
• MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

How We’ll Support You:

Keeping people satisfied is no small undertaking. At CADRE, our commitment to supporting employees extends further than conventional benefits. While we offer competitive industry-standard packages, our focus goes beyond transactional care.

This is why we developed the CADRE Cares Program which encompasses a range of benefits and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall well-being and job satisfaction of employees.

We want to support our employees at the times they need it the most. We envision unwavering commitment to our employees that sets a new standard for compassionate and impactful business practices.

CADRE Convoy Program:

• A dedicated support system designed to cater to your individual needs and enhance your overall well-being, no matter where you are.

CADRE Connect Program:

• A series of intentional touchpoints, events, and initiatives that promote open communication and encourage continuous growth and development among team members.

CADRE Compensation Program:

• 401k Safe Harbor Plans with matching & immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Wellness, & Personal Leave Plans
• Continuing Education & Training Budget
• Office & Technology Budget
• Cell Phone Budget
• Wellness & Healthy Living Budget
• Awards & Bonuses
• Profit Sharing Plans

Who We Are:

We’re more than a government contracting company. We’re a cadre, a specialized team finely honed in providing innovative solutions that meet the complex and evolving needs of government agencies. We strategically mobilize, manage, and maintain specialized cadres using our RO(M³) model.

CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity and  Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

It is the policy of CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.