Solutions Architect – SLG in the USA

Cloud4good; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud for Good is seeking a highly experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to design scalable public sector solutions. You will serve as the technical lead for implementation design and guide architecture across Sales, Service, Community clouds, with Force.com expertise.

The role is fully remote, with travel up to 20% and work authorization for USA/Canada. A Bachelor's degree and Salesforce certifications are required, with multiple clouds and LDV experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Management.
• Minimum of three years as Technical Architect on a Salesforce implementation project.
• Minimum of two years as Senior Project Manager on a Salesforce Public Sector Government project.
• Minimum of five years IT experience with Salesforce, Force.com, data modeling.
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification; Admin certifications required; Architect certifications preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and LDV; strong consulting and project scoping.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical requirements gathering sessions.
• Oversee and approve creation and maintenance of documentation used in design and testing.
• Work with large data volumes (LDV) and advise handling on Salesforce platform.
• Guide environment management and release strategies for projects.
• Identify synergies between SaaS offerings and provide best practices guidance.
• Scope proposals with Account Executives and present possible solutions.
• Oversee or review large data migrations.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and lead Salesforce implementation projects.

Skills

Salesforce expertise

Project management

Public sector experience

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Data modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Business

Tools

Salesforce DX

VS Code

Eclipse IDE

Heroku

Job description

Cloud for Good is seeking a Solution Architect that is highly experienced in designing scalable Salesforce solutions, preferably for organizations within the public sector industry. The Solution Architect will have strong technical skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time. The best candidates are Salesforce experts with a passion for public sector institutions.

The Solution Architect should have extensive knowledge of Salesforce.com Sales, Service, Community, and Public Sector related clouds. They could be responsible for successfully creating custom applications using Force.com and integrating Salesforce.com with other systems. In this capacity, the Solution Architect will be an expert in Force.com system design for public sector use cases.

The Solution Architect will provide technical guidance to the development of Salesforce.com applications to support business and product strategies, serving as the technical lead for implementation design.

Location: Virtual: Home-based office in the US or Canada

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA or Canada. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Management from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis (four years of experience in lieu of a degree, in addition to the required years of experience).
• Technical Architect experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience within the last seven years as a Technical Architect on a Salesforce implementation project, designing and building high-performance technical solutions on the Salesforce SaaS platform to meet project scope and functional and non-functional requirements, and preparing recommended Salesforce solution architectures that are secure, scalable, and aligned to client enterprise architecture goals.
• Public Sector experience: Minimum of two (2) years of FTE experience as a Senior Project Manager (SPM) on a Salesforce Public Sector – Government implementation project.
• California State Government experience: Minimum of five (5) years of FTE experience as a Technical Architect on a Salesforce SaaS implementation with a project budget of at least $10 million and a project duration of at least two years in California State Government.
• Certification: Salesforce Platform Developer II certification.
• Salesforce certifications (Admin) required; Salesforce Architect certifications ) preferred
• Minimum of three years technical implementation experience, excellent organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Six to seven years of IT experience, advanced skills in Salesforce, Force.com, business analysis, and project scoping
• Experience with Agile methodologies including working within a sprint framework
• Experience developing scalable, highly-performant solutions for complex business requirements leveraging the Force.com platform; Heroku experience a plus
• Applied knowledge of Salesforce and the Sales, Services, and Community functions
• Public sector industry experience
• Strong Salesforce technical knowledge, data modeling skills, and understanding/awareness of other systems commonly found in public sector landscapes
• Technical knowledge includes depth and breadth on SF platform across multiple clouds, ability to design scalable architectures for LDV, ability to design performant/efficient automation (declarative or code)
• Ability to develop practical solutions and methodologies as related to Salesforce
• Strong consulting skills, including project management and organization

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Solid experience in Data Modeling concepts and tools, including database experience with SOQL, SQL, and/or Oracle
• Experience with Eclipse IDE, VS Code, or Salesforce DX a plus

Key Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Logical and process-oriented thinking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for continuous learning

Main Responsibilities

• Lead technical requirements gathering sessions
• Oversee and approve creation and maintenance of application and system documentation used in design, testing or programming efforts, including ERDs, system landscapes, and data flow diagrams
• Work comfortably with large data volumes (LDV) and be able to make recommendations for handling LDV both on and off the Salesforce.com platform
• Guide the environment management plan and release strategies for projects, validating that the correct development environments, change controls, and deployment plans are in place; plans may include source control and continuous integration set-up
• Identify synergies between the various SaaS product offerings in terms of application and infrastructure and will offer guidance on best practices and efficiencies in the utilization
• Work with Account Executives in a Sales Engineering function to scope project proposals with appropriate estimates for the level of effort to deliver solutions and present a vision to prospects of possible solutions and outcomes
• Oversee or review large data migrations
• Provide colleagues with one-off and ongoing technical assistance as needed
• Serve as the lead technical resource on Salesforce implementation projects
• Oversee project architecture and technical solutions (automation, integration, release management)
• Provide technical guidance to Services and Sales regarding the development of Salesforce.com applications to support business and product strategies
• Gather and assess client technical requirements
• Create custom applications using Force.com and integrate Salesforce.com with other systems
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of Force.com application development, Salesforce.com integration, and extension, features, and designing solutions
• Evaluate all SaaS vendors operational practices, security, and system architectures
• Show a commitment to customer satisfaction

Working Successfully at CFG

Cloud for Good is a client-service organization, and as a member of our fully remote team, there are a few non-negotiables that enable collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client outcomes. We succeed when our teams work in partnership with clients, communicate proactively, and uphold the standards that make Cloud for Good a trusted partner.

• Travel Requirements
  • All roles at Cloud for Good include a travel component. Business travel—both domestic and international—may be required based on project and client needs. The amount of travel will vary by role but is generally expected to be up to 20% annually. Travel is considered an essential part of this position and supports effective client engagement, collaboration, and company representation.
• Cloud for Good is a fully remote company. Team members are expected to maintain a professional, distraction-free workspace that is camera-ready for video meetings. Collaboration takes place across Zoom, Office 365, Salesforce, and Slack during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone).
• Client Time Zone Alignment
  • As a team member, you may be required to adjust your work hours to align with your key client’s time zone to support effective communication, collaboration, and project delivery. Flexibility and coordination with your Project Lead (Services) will help ensure success in this client-facing role.

Disclaimers

• At Cloud for Good, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and adhere to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We do not discriminate in employment decisions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
• Our commitment to non-discrimination applies across every location in which our company operates, and it encompasses all aspects of employment.
• Cloud for Good strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Our commitment to diversity not only strengthens our workplace culture but also drives better outcomes for our clients.
• We value inclusivity and want applicants who may require special assistance or accommodation during the interview process to know we’re here to assist you.
• Use of AI in Interviewing
  • At Cloud for Good, we believe in conducting interviews that are fair, equitable, and designed to evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and experience, with the organization. To ensure that all candidates are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, we prohibit the use of AI or any other type of machine learning tools during the interview process.
  • Candidates are expected to participate in the interview process remotely using video conferencing. Any attempt to use AI or similar technology to respond to interview questions, analyze or provide feedback on the interview process, or perform any other interview-related tasks is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of our policy.
  • We understand that some candidates may have disabilities or other circumstances that require accommodation during the interview process. In such cases, we will make reasonable accommodations to enable candidates to participate in the interview process to the best of their ability. However, we do not permit the use of AI or similar technology as a substitute for direct participation in the interview.