Solutions Architect

Vera Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options through Employee Incento

Student Loan Benefit

Child Care support

Generous Paid Time Off

Health care premiums covered

Job summary

Vera Solutions seeks a dedicated Solutions Architect to design world-class systems, lead workshops, and translate client requirements into scalable data and AI-enabled solutions. You will guide data strategy, governance, and implementation across diverse clients, leveraging Salesforce and Claude in strategic architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, project delivery across methodologies, and collaboration within a mission-driven, benefits-rich environment focused on

Qualifications

• Engineering, Computer Science, or Data-related degree, or relevant work experience
• Salesforce Architect Certification
• Claude Certification
• 5+ years of technology experience (consulting preferred)
• 3+ years working with the Salesforce Lightning Platform or comparable tech
• 1+ years designing technology solutions in advisory/architect roles
• Experience with AI tools such as Claude and applying AI to client solutions
• Experience with data strategy and data governance
• Experience with full SDLC and leading implementation teams

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements gathering sessions and map client business processes
• Design technology solutions including the Salesforce Platform and related tools
• Advise on data strategy, governance, and long-term data quality
• Develop implementation roadmaps and integrate across client ecosystems
• Lead project implementation teams to deliver high-quality builds
• Advise on applying AI tools (Claude) to client operations and workflows
• Communicate solution decisions clearly to clients and internal teams
• Support sales with technical advisory input

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Languages (Spanish/French/Portuguese)

Education

Engineering/CS/Data degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce Platform

Claude Certification

Job description

• Base Salary for Washington DC: $124,333*
• *Base Salaries are based on the cost of living and will be discussed during the interview.
• Check out our values-driven benefits below!

Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Solutions Architect who is capable of navigating complex client requirements to envision and design world class systems with precision, enthusiasm, and dedication to quality.

The Solutions Architect (SA) is responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of projects. This includes leading discovery and design workshops with clients, synthesizing client requirements into solutions, advising on data strategy and governance, implementing complex technology and data solutions including on the Salesforce Platform, providing technical expertise during sales, and supporting project managers to successfully deliver high-quality projects on time and budget.

The SA should be energized by opportunities to connect directly with our clients, and have a track record of implementing high-stakes projects across a portfolio of challenging projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive requirements gathering sessions, elicit client requirements, and map client business processes. The SA will lead discovery workshops with clients to ensure that a complete picture of client needs is uncovered so that the resulting strategy and/or implementation meets all of a client’s needs.
• Design technology solutions that meet a client’s requirements in a manner appropriate for their capacity and budget, including the Salesforce Platform and complementary tools.
• Advise clients on data strategy, including data governance, data architecture, and how to structure systems to support long-term data quality and usability.
• Develop implementation roadmaps for clients, including data solution implementation and integration across a client’s technology ecosystem.
• Lead project implementation teams to ensure high quality builds.
• Drive quality across all of Vera’s technical implementations.
• Advise clients and internal teams on how AI tools, including Claude, can be applied to improve client operations, data workflows, and implementation outcomes.
• Ability to clearly communicate solution decisions internally and with the customer throughout each project.
• Deliver projects across a range of project management methodologies.
• Support project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Support sales drivers by bringing technical and advisory expertise to a sales process.
• Contribute to Vera’s learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Relevant Engineering, Computer Science, or Data-related degree, or relevant work experience
• One or more Salesforce Architect Certification
• One or more Claude Certification
• 5+ years of technology experience (consulting preferred)
• 3+ years working with the Salesforce Lightning Platform or comparable technology platforms
• 1+ years of designing technology solutions in an advisory or architect capacity
• Experience with AI tools such as Claude, and a strong interest in applying AI to client solutions and internal workflows
• Experience with data strategy, data governance, and data solution implementation
• Integration patterns and frameworks
• Experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle
• Leading implementation teams
• Excited by researching and exploring new tools and features across the technology and AI landscape
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
• Experience or interest in working in a small, dynamic team
• Positive, supportive attitude, and sense of humor
• Interest in social sector work and international development
• Fluency/proficiency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, or other languages

Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.

Employee Incentive Plan

All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package.

Student Loans

To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.

Child Care

In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.

Retirement

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its employees.

Wellness Leave

We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!

Paid Time Off

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.

Health Care

Vera is passionate about supporting the health of you and your family. We cover medical insurance premiums, including family coverage, up to a maximum amount.

Vera Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

In everything we do, we’re guided by our core values: Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact

Our Mission

As a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest social and environmental standards in pursuit of our mission.

Our Global Team

Our wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.

We are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Vera’s signature strengths.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.

We run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.