Software Solutions Architect

Varmoda; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Varmoda seeks an experienced Software Solutions Architect to lead enterprise Salesforce design, development, and implementation in a highly regulated public-sector context. The role focuses on modernizing legacy applications, defining architecture standards, and delivering secure, scalable solutions for critical operations.

The candidate will provide technical leadership, guide large-scale digital transformations from strategy through implementation, and ensure SADLC practices across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer science, information technology, information systems, software engineering, or related field.
• Five+ years gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements with stakeholders.
• Five+ years hands-on Salesforce development and architecture experience.
• Five+ years experience with SQL, Java, web services, and enterprise app development.
• Experience designing Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with code reviews, automated testing, and release automation.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, system integration, API design, and cloud development.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale development teams and technical initiatives.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience implementing security best practices across the SDLC.
• Strong problem-solving and technical leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture, solution design, and implementation of enterprise Salesforce applications.
• Conduct platform health assessments and architectural reviews aligned with Salesforce best practices.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and technical planning meetings.
• Provide technical leadership and governance to development teams and stakeholders.
• Translate complex requirements into scalable, secure solutions.
• Lead POC initiatives to validate requirements and architectural direction.
• Ensure Secure Application Development Lifecycle practices are followed throughout SDLC.
• Define and maintain technical roadmaps, standards, and platform governance.
• Support mission-critical enterprise apps requiring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Ensure compliance with security, performance, regulatory, and data governance requirements.
• Lead software development, integrations, APIs, and platform enhancements.
• Coordinate system integration with business units, partners, vendors, and hosting environments.
• Design and implement security controls aligned with enterprise standards.
• Review and approve technical designs and deployment strategies.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and development guidelines.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to manage backlog and roadmaps.
• Provide architectural guidance for modernization initiatives.
• Resolve complex architecture, performance, and integration challenges.
• Research emerging tech and recommend improvements.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Salesforce development

CI/CD pipelines

Technical leadership

Enterprise architecture

Cloud application development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS/SE or related field

Tools

Salesforce (Sales/Service/Experience Cloud)

APIs/integration

Job description

Position Summary

Varmoda is seeking an experienced Software Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions within a highly regulated public‑sector environment. This role will be responsible for modernizing legacy applications, defining enterprise architecture standards, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high‑performing solutions that support critical business operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep Salesforce architecture expertise, strong technical leadership capabilities, and experience guiding large‑scale digital transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture, solution design, and implementation of enterprise Salesforce applications supporting case management, service delivery, field operations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct platform health assessments and architectural reviews, providing recommendations aligned with Salesforce best practices and Well-Architected Framework principles.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and technical planning meetings with business and technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural governance to development teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate business requirements, technical feasibility, and architectural direction.
• Ensure Secure Application Development Lifecycle (SADLC) practices are followed throughout design, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Define and maintain technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and platform governance strategies.
• Support mission‑critical enterprise applications requiring high availability, scalability, security, and operational reliability.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security, performance, regulatory, and data governance requirements.
• Lead software application development, integration services, APIs, and enterprise platform enhancements.
• Coordinate system integration efforts involving business units, external partners, third‑party vendors, and hosting environments.
• Design and implement application security controls aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments related to legislative, business, operational, and technology changes.
• Review and approve technical designs, architecture documentation, system engineering deliverables, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure all technology solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards, policies, and development guidelines.
• Collaborate with Agile teams and product owners to maintain backlog priorities, release schedules, and development roadmaps.
• Provide technical recommendations and architectural guidance for application modernization initiatives.
• Resolve complex system architecture, performance, integration, and security challenges.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to development tools, architectures, processes, and platform capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on Salesforce development and architecture experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with SQL, Java, web services, and enterprise application development.
• Experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions using Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related Salesforce technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, including:
• Pipeline-as-Code
• Branching strategies
• Automated code reviews
• Automated testing
• Release automation
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, system integration, API design, and cloud application development.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale application development teams and technical initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience implementing security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and technical leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Architect certification.
• Experience leading enterprise-level Salesforce implementations and digital transformation programs.
• Experience supporting highly regulated industries such as government, healthcare, human services, insurance, or financial services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within Agile development environments.
• Strong Oracle SQL development experience, including query optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, including automated builds, regression testing, smoke testing, and multi‑environment deployment strategies.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and migrating systems to cloud‑based platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, resolve complex system challenges, and establish enterprise architecture standards.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with external enterprise applications, databases, and third‑party platforms.

Certifications & Clearance

Required Certifications

• Minimum of 2-3 Salesforce Certifications.

Preferred Certifications

• Salesforce Application Architect Certification.
• Salesforce System Architect Certification.
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
• Salesforce Platform Developer Certifications.
• Database Certifications (Oracle, SQL Server, or related technologies).
• DevOps, Cloud Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture Certifications.