Technical Architect (Contract)

Thunder; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder is seeking a Contract Salesforce Technical Architect to lead a complex multi-cloud implementation. This role requires technical leadership, client collaboration, and expertise in Salesforce architecture. You'll guide system design and ensure quality deliverables while mentoring team members and managing project risks.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of technical consulting and Salesforce architecture experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience working with Salesforce partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce architecture across multiple clouds.
• Translate complex business needs into scalable Salesforce solutions.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

API integration

Communication

Education

Salesforce certifications

Tools

Apex

Lightning Components

Flows

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THUNDER | JOB DESCRIPTION

(CONTRACT) Technical Architect - (Salesforce)

Remote, United States/Canada

Summary

Thunder is seeking a

THUNDER | JOB DESCRIPTION

(CONTRACT) Technical Architect - (Salesforce)

Location: Remote, United States/Canada

Summary

Thunder is seeking a Contract - Salesforce Technical Architect to lead the technical design and delivery of a complex, multi-cloud Salesforce implementation involving Sales, Service, Marketing, Loyalty, and Manufacturing Cloud. This project requires full-time availability (40 hours per week) and a high degree of technical leadership, client collaboration, and cross-cloud expertise.

As the Technical Architect, you'll work closely with Thunder teammates and client stakeholders to shape the technical vision, ensure scalable solution architecture, and oversee the execution of development deliverables. You will not only guide the system design, but also govern best practices across architecture, development, and integration.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and define end-to-end Salesforce architecture across Sales, Service, Marketing, Loyalty, and Manufacturing Clouds
• Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and integrated Salesforce solutions
• Support technical design and decision-making for all integrations, development methodology, and platform governance
• Collaborate with Thunder delivery and customer stakeholders during discovery, workshops, system demos, and reviews
• Oversee technical execution, reviewing and assigning development tasks, and ensuring development meets business and technical standards
• Serve as technical mentor to offshore/nearshore team members; support documentation and knowledge transfer
• Ensure technical deliverables align with client expectations and Thunder's internal quality standards
• Proactively flag risks and technical issues, offering solutions and escalating when needed
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of technical consulting and Salesforce architecture experience
• 3-5+ years of experience working directly with Salesforce partners, or relevant consulting firms
• Hands-on experience with various Salesforce clouds (preferably Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Loyalty Cloud, and Manufacturing Cloud)
• Strong experience with:
• Apex, Lightning Components, Flows
• Salesforce configuration and system design
• API integration and data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to govern and guide multi-cloud delivery projects
• Experience translating functional requirements into technical specifications and system designs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — especially in a remote team environment
• Ability to manage technical scope, lead design decisions, and work cross-functionally across delivery and client teams
• Salesforce certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect, Manufacturing Cloud, Marketing Cloud)
• Please note that this job posting is for our contractor dream team and not a full-time employment opportunity. As a contractor, you will not be entitled to benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans that Thunder offers its full-time employees. Additionally, your employment status will be that of an independent contractor, meaning you will be responsible for your own taxes and insurance. Please ensure that any outside commitments do not interfere with your responsibilities, availability, or ability to perform effectively in this position. We encourage all applicants to thoroughly discuss Thunder's contractor agreement terms during the Talent Screen. We, of course, will happily keep you in mind for future full-time roles if those are a better fit!
  

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.

Thunder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. All resumes submitted by recruitment agencies to any employee via email, the Internet (including LinkedIn), or directly without a fully-executed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Thunder, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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