Salesforce Technical Architect - TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

International Business Machines Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Consulting seeks a Technical Architect specializing in Salesforce to lead technical architecture, design, and implementation across Salesforce.com projects. You will guide design decisions, oversee SDLC processes, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver complex solutions.

You will apply Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, evaluate third‑party products, and ensure alignment with client goals while operating in a

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with Salesforce SFDC platforms and architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to design complex Salesforce solutions and integrate third-party products.
• Proven track record leading technical discussions with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design the technical architecture for Salesforce implementations and evaluate overall design.
• Lead technical and functional discussions with clients and internal teams to ensure delivery.
• Develop technical solutions leveraging Salesforce platforms to address client needs.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall SDLC methodologies to drive delivery.
• Evaluate the technical design to ensure alignment with client business goals.

Skills

SFDC expertise

Tech architecture

SDLC expertise

Solution development

Leadership

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Technical Architect specializing in Salesforce, you will lead the technical aspects of salesforce.com implementations, focusing on design, technical architecture, and technical implementation. You will demonstrate expertise in overall Salesforce Dot Com (SFDC) technical solutions and platforms.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Design Technical Architecture: Lead the design of technical architecture for salesforce.com implementations, evaluating the overall technical design of salesforce.com and third-party products.
• Lead Technical Discussions: Lead technical and functional discussions with clients and internal teams, including design, build, and test teams, to ensure effective solution delivery.
• Develop Technical Solutions: Offer technical solutions to address client business needs, leveraging salesforce.com platforms and offerings.
• Apply SDLC Methodologies: Demonstrate expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methods for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), applying these methodologies to drive solution delivery.
• Evaluate Technical Design: Evaluate the overall technical design of salesforce.com and third-party products to ensure alignment with client business needs.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Salesforce Technical Solution Expertise: Deep expertise in overall Salesforce Dot Com (SFDC) technical solutions and platforms, with the ability to design and implement technical architecture for complex salesforce.com implementations.
• Technical Architecture Design Experience: Experience with designing technical architecture for salesforce.com implementations, evaluating the overall technical design of salesforce.com and third-party products.
• SDLC Methodology Expertise: Deep expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methods for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with the ability to apply these methodologies to drive solution delivery.
• Technical Solution Development Experience: Experience with developing technical solutions to address client business needs, leveraging salesforce.com platforms and offerings.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Experience: Experience leading technical and functional discussions with clients and internal teams, including design, build, and test teams, to ensure effective solution delivery.
• Clearance - TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• SFDC Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of Salesforce Dot Com (SFDC) technical solutions and platforms, with expertise in designing and implementing technical architecture for complex salesforce.com implementations.
• Agile and Scrum Expertise: Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methods for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with the ability to apply these methodologies to drive solution delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience leading technical and functional discussions with clients and internal teams, including design, build, and test teams, to ensure effective solution delivery.