Technical Architect- Salesforce

Tata Consultancy Services; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is looking for a Salesforce Technical Architect based in McLean, Virginia. The role involves leading the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, managing enterprise architecture, and ensuring adherence to best practices.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science and extensive experience in Salesforce platforms, data governance, and project management. A salary range of $180,000 to $240,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Salesforce architecture and solution design.
• Strong skills in data migration and governance.
• Experience with middleware platforms like MuleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions.
• Manage Salesforce architecture for enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Drive adoption of Salesforce best practices and DevOps methodologies.

Skills

Salesforce Architecting

Data Governance

API Management

DevOps Methodologies

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Salesforce Technical Architect

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Apply expert-level technical expertise across multiple Salesforce domains, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform capabilities like Flow, Apex, and LWC.
• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across applications, integrations, and third-party tools.

Application

Manage Salesforce architecture to support enterprise-wide initiatives involving:

• Configurations, customization, and development with Apex, Visualforce, and LWC.

Integrations

• Middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft), APIs, and event-driven architectures.

Data

• Data migration, ET processes, and data governance within Salesforce environments.
• Drive the adoption of Salesforce best practices, including DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT staff, subject matter experts, business partners, and clients to assess business processes, identify pain points, and define architectural solutions.
• Design and review Salesforce solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategies, data governance policies, and technical standards.
• Lead large and complex Salesforce projects and initiatives that may involve cross-functional teams, cloud-to-cloud integrations, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders to create business case assessments, project justifications, ROI analyses, architectural reviews, and RFP evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend Salesforce apps, add-ons, and AppExchange solutions to enhance system capabilities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project personnel and architects on Salesforce-related projects.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, new features, and industry trends, recommending improvements or innovations to existing Salesforce architecture.

Roles & Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across multiple clouds and enterprise platforms.
• Define target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Establish enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and security.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design and oversee configurations, customizations, and development using Apex, LWC, and Flows.
• Integration frameworks using APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns.
• Data architecture, migration strategies, and governance models.

Enterprise Integration

• Define API-led and event-based integration strategies across Salesforce and external systems.
• Work with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft) for enterprise integration solutions.

Governance & Best Practices

• Drive adoption of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and release strategies.
• Develop and maintain reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design patterns.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements, identify pain points, and translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Lead architecture workshops, reviews, and design approvals.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead large-scale Salesforce programs involving cross-functional teams and multi-cloud and multi-system integrations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and developers.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with Salesforce releases and industry trends.
• Evaluate and recommend Salesforce AppExchange products and enhancements.
• Drive innovation through emerging capabilities (AI, automation, data platforms).

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional, global teams (onshore/offshore model).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and delivery management skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and driving account growth.

Position Summary

• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional, global teams (onshore/offshore model).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and delivery management skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and driving account growth.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Engineering (Computer / Electronics / Related field).

Salary Range: $180000 - $240000 a year.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE.