Salesforce Technical Architect

ClifyX Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ClifyX Inc. seeks an expert Salesforce Architect to lead end-to-end architecture across Sales, Service, Marketing, and Experience Clouds in McLean, VA. You will define target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance to ensure scalable and secure solutions.

Responsibilities include designing configurations, integrations with MuleSoft and APIs, data governance, and implementing DevOps practices with CI/CD. You will mentor teams and stay current with Salesforce releases, driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive Salesforce architecture experience across Sales, Service, Marketing, and Experience Clouds.
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure integrations and data models.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD and version control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across multiple clouds and enterprise platforms.
• Define target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Establish enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and security.
• Design and oversee configurations, customizations, and development (Apex, LWC, Flows).
• Define API-led and event-based integration strategies; work with MuleSoft for enterprise integrations.
• Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD pipelines, and reusable frameworks.
• Collaborate with IT, stakeholders, and clients to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Lead architecture workshops, reviews, and design approvals; mentor architects and developers.
• Stay updated with Salesforce releases and industry trends; evaluate AppExchange products.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Cloud integrations

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Apex

LWC

Visualforce

MuleSoft

APIs

Git/DevOps

Job description

• Apply expert-level technical expertise across multiple Salesforce domains, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform capabilities like Flow, Apex, and LWC.
• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across applications, integrations, and third-party tools. Manage Salesforce architecture to support enterprise-wide initiatives involving: Application:
• Configurations, customization, and development with Apex, Visualforce, and LWC. Integrations: \
• Middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft), APis, and event-driven architectures. Data:
• Data migration, ET processes, and data governance within Salesforce environments.
• Drive the adoption of Salesforce best practices, including DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT staff, subject matter experts, business partners, and clients to assess business processes, identify pain points, and define architectural solutions.
• Design and review Salesforce solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategies, data governance policies, and technical standards.
• Lead large and complex Salesforce projects and initiatives that may involve cross-functional teams, cloud-to-cloud integrations, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders to create business case assessments, project justifications, ROl analyses, architectural reviews, and RFP evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend Salesforce apps, add-ons, and AppExchange solutions to enhance system capabilities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project personnel and architects on Salesforce-related projects.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, new features, and industry trends, recommending improvements or innovations to existing Salesforce architecture.

Architecture & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across multiple clouds and enterprise platforms
• Define target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance frameworks
• Establish enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and security

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design and oversee:
• Configurations, customizations, and development using Apex, LWC, and Flows
• Integration frameworks using APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns
• Data architecture, migration strategies, and governance models Enterprise Integration
• Define API-led and event-based integration strategies across Salesforce and external systems
• Work with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft) for enterprise integration solutions

Governance & Best Practices

• Drive adoption of:
• DevOps methodologies
• CI/CD pipelines and release strategies
• Develop and maintain reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design patterns

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and clients to:
• Understand requirements
• Identify pain points
• Translate business needs into scalable solutions
• Lead architecture workshops, reviews, and design approvals
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and developers
• Stay updated with Salesforce releases and industry trends
• Evaluate and recommend Salesforce AppExchange products and enhancements
• Drive innovation through emerging capabilities (AI, automation, data platforms)