Salesforce Technical Architect and Evangelist / Partner Sales (Data & AI) - US Remote

Applicable Limited; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect and Evangelist to join their innovative Data and AI team. This role, which allows for remote work within the United States, combines technical expertise with strategic vision, focusing on architecting data solutions and fostering relationships with clients. You will lead technical engagements, optimize Salesforce solutions, and act as a subject matter expert to drive adoption and educate teams about Salesforce capabilities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about leveraging data to solve complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data architecture with 3+ years in Salesforce.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and data solutions design.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable data solutions on Salesforce.
• Lead workshops to understand business challenges and data requirements.

Skills

Salesforce Architecture

Data Architecture

SQL

Python

ETL Tools

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Business Intelligence Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Salesforce Certifications

Tools

DBT

Informatica

Matillion

Fivetran

Talend

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Req ID:318326

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect and Evangelist to join our Data and AI team. This position will work remotely from your home office located within the United States. This role will require a minimum of 25% travel.

50% of this role will be architecting Data & AI solutions using Salesforce. 50% of this role will be sales based – partnering with Salesforce.

This role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to communicate complex solutions effectively. You will serve as a trusted advisor to external clients, enabling them to modernize their data ecosystems using Salesforce Data Cloud platform. Additionally, you will act as an evangelist to drive adoption and educate internal teams including client partners and sales executives, and customers about Salesforce capabilities.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• This is a leadership-level opportunity that demands collaboration, thought leadership, and hands-on technical skills to deliver scalable, innovative solutions to our clients.

Solution Design & Implementation:

• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on the Salesforce platform.
• Lead discovery workshops to understand business challenges, data requirements, and current technology ecosystems.
• Design end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce.
• Optimize Salesforce solutions for cost efficiency, performance, and reliability.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead technical engagements, collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Guide data engineers, analysts, and developers in implementing best practices on Salesforce.
• Establish and enforce governance, security, and compliance standards within Salesforce environments.

Evangelism & Enablement:

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Salesforce within the organization and for clients.
• Develop and deliver workshops, webinars, and technical presentations on Salesforce capabilities.
• Create white papers, case studies, and reusable artifacts to showcase NTT DATA’s and Salesforce’s value proposition.
• Build strong relationships with Salesforce account teams including their product managers and solution architects, contributing to co-marketing and joint go-to-market strategies.

Business Development Support:

• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to provide technical guidance during RFP responses and solutioning.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts by showcasing Salesforce’s potential for extended use cases.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or analytics roles, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Salesforce.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data solutions across industries.
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles, particularly with GSIs or enterprise customers.
• Deep understanding of modern data architecture principles, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expert knowledge of Salesforce architecture, including data sharing, performance optimization, and data security.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g., DBT, Informatica, Matillion, Fivetran, Talend).
• Experience with BI/Visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, schema design, and ELT pipeline development.
• Understanding of cloud-native services for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow).

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with diverse teams.
• A self-starter with a growth mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications:
• Salesforce Advanced Certification: Such as Salesforce Certified Data Architect, Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant, Salesforce Certified Data Architecture & Management Designer.
• Certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.