Salesforce Architect

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Salesforce Architecture & Design:

• Design scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Define system architecture, data models, and integration patterns with other enterprise applications.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001), and governance standards.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead Salesforce implementation projects from conception to deployment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Salesforce developers, administrators, and solution engineers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Integration & Customization:

• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external applications (APIs, middleware, third-party apps).
• Develop custom solutions using Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, and Flow Builder.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business leaders, product managers, and IT teams to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor for Salesforce-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with compliance, security, and audit teams to ensure platform adherence to regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate emerging Salesforce features and third-party solutions for adoption.
• Optimize existing Salesforce solutions for performance, scalability, and usability.
• Drive standardization, governance, and best practices across Salesforce development.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience:

• 8–12 years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions for large organizations.
• Experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and integrations is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, Salesforce Flows, and declarative development.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security model, and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with REST/SOAP APIs, middleware tools, and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Salesforce DevOps practices, and version control.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and technical decision-making.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for guiding Salesforce teams.
• Strong understanding of compliance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to emerging Salesforce features and enterprise technology trends.

Problem-solving mindset for complex system integrations and architecture challenges.