## Senior Salesforce Technical ArchitectApplylocations: US - DC, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 42560**Job Family:**SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Secret**What You Will Do:**As a Salesforce Technical Architect / Senior Technical Architect, you will serve as the technical authority and trusted advisor for large-scale Salesforce implementations supporting Federal and Public Sector clients. You will be responsible for leading solution architecture, technical strategy, and delivery oversight across complex digital transformation programs.Key responsibilities include:* Serve as the lead Salesforce architect for enterprise-scale Public Sector engagements, providing strategic guidance on platform capabilities, architecture decisions, and implementation approaches.* Partner with clients, business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to define solution roadmaps that align business objectives with Salesforce platform capabilities.* Lead architecture and solution design activities across Salesforce products including Public Sector Solutions, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Platform, OmniStudio, and custom applications.* Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures that incorporate data models, application design, integrations, identity management, and security controls.* Provide technical leadership during proposal development, solutioning, discovery sessions, and client presentations to support business development and pre-sales activities.* Define and document end-to-end solution architectures, technical specifications, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.* Architect complex integrations between Salesforce and external systems leveraging APIs, middleware platforms, cloud services, and enterprise data sources.* Review and approve technical designs, code quality, architecture deliverables, and implementation approaches across project teams.* Establish architecture governance processes and ensure adherence to Salesforce and industry best practices.* Work closely with Delivery Managers and project leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges.* Guide development teams through architectural decisions and provide technical troubleshooting support throughout project lifecycles.* Mentor developers, administrators, consultants, and junior architects while fostering technical excellence across the organization.* Evaluate emerging Salesforce capabilities, AI-driven solutions, and platform innovations to identify opportunities for increased business value and improved client outcomes.* Present technical concepts, recommendations, and solution strategies to executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders.* Support program planning and technology strategy discussions while ensuring solutions remain scalable, extensible, and aligned with long-term business objectives.* Travel may be required based on client and project needs.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).* 8+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions, with significant experience serving as a Salesforce Architect, Solution Architect, or Technical Architect.* US Citizenship is contractually required for this role* Selected candidate must be able to obtain security clearance* Deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, including platform design, security architecture, data modeling, integration architecture, and application development.* Experience leading complex Salesforce implementations for Federal, State, Local Government, or Public Sector organizations.* Strong knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, including Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Platform, Flow Automation, Apex, Lightning Framework, APIs, and DevOps methodologies.* Proven experience designing enterprise integration solutions utilizing REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, and data synchronization strategies.* Strong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, role hierarchy, permission models, data protection, and compliance requirements.* Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.* Experience facilitating architecture workshops, discovery sessions, and executive stakeholder meetings.* Demonstrated ability to analyze, redesign, and optimize business processes through technology solutions.* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous, high-visibility, and complex technical challenges.* Experience leading distributed project teams and providing technical governance across multiple workstreams.* Ability to influence stakeholders and effectively advocate for best practices, standards, and architectural decisions.* Hands-on application design and development experience within enterprise environments.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, System Architect, or equivalent Salesforce certifications.* Experience supporting Federal digital modernization and large-scale Public Sector transformation initiatives.* Hands-on experience implementing Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) / Agentforce Public Sector.* Strong experience with OmniStudio, including FlexCards, OmniScripts, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures.* Experience designing solutions within FedRAMP, government cloud, or highly regulated environments.* Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar methodologies.* Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools including Copado, Gearset, AutoRABIT, Azure DevOps, or Git-based deployment frameworks.* Understanding of AI, Agentforce, and emerging Salesforce platform capabilities.* Experience leading architecture reviews, governance boards, and technical steering committees.* Prior experience mentoring architects, developers, and technical delivery teams within consulting organizations.The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend