Salesforce Solution Architect

Day in the life:

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define the overall architecture for Salesforce implementations, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Design and document data models, integration patterns, and system interfaces between Salesforce and other enterprise systems.
• Translate complex business requirements into secure, high-performing, and reliable Salesforce solutions.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, administrators, and functional consultants.
• Review code, design components, and ensure adherence to Salesforce coding and configuration best practices.
• Establish and enforce development, deployment, and integration standards.

Platform Expertise

• Deep knowledge of Salesforce core products Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Salesforce Platform (Apex, LWC, Flows).
• Experience with advanced capabilities like Omni-Channel, Chatbot (Einstein Bots), and Integration via REST/SOAP APIs.
• Knowledge of Salesforce Data Cloud, AI, and DevOps tools (Copado, Gearset, or similar) is a plus.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to define and prioritize solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions, technical workshops, and design sessions with customers and internal teams.
• Communicate architectural decisions and technical risks effectively to executives and project teams.

Governance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to Salesforce security and compliance guidelines.
• Establish CI/CD and automated testing frameworks for Salesforce releases.
• Conduct impact analysis for new releases and manage technical debt You'll be perfect for the role if you have:

Experience: 20+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 10 years in Salesforce architecture or technical leadership roles.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Salesforce Certified Application Architect
• Additional certifications (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Apex, LWC, Triggers, Flows, SOQL/SOSL, Batch Jobs, and Integration frameworks.
• Experience with API-based integrations, middleware (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.), and external systems.
• Strong understanding of data migration, performance tuning, and large data volume handling.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills. o Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities