Senior Architect

Bank of America; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an experienced Salesforce Architect to define the architectural vision and operating environment for core business platforms. You will lead complex FSC migrations, collaborate across product, QA, security and integration teams, and mentor Salesforce developers and admins to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and hands-on expertise with Apex, LWC, and integration patterns in a large enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Salesforce experience with architecture focus.
• Proven expertise in Sales Cloud and FSC migrations.
• Hands-on with Apex, LWC, APIs, and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security and governance.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural vision and target operating environment.
• Lead migrations from Sales Cloud to Financial Services Cloud.
• Collaborate with product, QA, integration, and security teams.
• Provide technical leadership to developers, admins and analysts.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure Salesforce standards.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Sales Cloud & FSC

Apex & LWC

REST/SOAP APIs

Data modeling

Security governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Certification awareness

Tools

Salesforce Apex

Lightning Web Components

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Data Modeling

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for defining an architectural vision and solution that supports the strategic outcomes of the Business' Products and Services. Key responsibilities include defining the target operating environment, designing for client resiliency, assisting with solution design, and defining non-functional requirements. Job expectations include working with stakeholders and service providers aligned to the Business' strategic objectives, evaluating the impact of strategic design decisions, and contributing to the architecture roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and Design scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives and best practices.
• Lead and guide the migration from Sales Cloud to Financial Services Cloud (FSC), ensuring seamless transition and minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Integration, Security, etc.) to align technical solutions with overall enterprise architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Salesforce developers, admins, and business analysts.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure adherence to Salesforce standards and maintain system integrity.
• Translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that leverage Salesforce capabilities and integration patterns.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring scalability and maintainability of solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to drive technical discussions, propose innovative solutions, and ensure timely project delivery

Required Skills

• 12+ years of overall Salesforce experience, with a strong background in solution architecture and platform design.
• Proven expertise in Sales Cloud and Financial Services Cloud (FSC) implementations and migrations.
• Hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Integration (REST/SOAP APIs), and Data Modeling.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, sharing rules, and governance standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with experience guiding and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across business and technical teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect certification (preferred).
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) certification (highly desirable)

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Architecture
• Result Orientation
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Application Development
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• DevOps Practices
• Risk Management

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40