Salesforce CPQ Conga Architect - Apex Programming

About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Salesforce CPQ & Conga Architect with deep technical expertise and leadership acumen to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Conga CPQ/CLM platforms and a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Salesforce ecosystem architecture.This is a high-impact, strategic role that requires working closely with cross-functional teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to drive CPQ/CLM solutioning across large-scale Salesforce implementations.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture
- Architect scalable and extensible Conga CPQ and CLM solutions tailored to complex business requirements.- Translate functional specifications into detailed technical designs and architecture blueprints.- Drive the end-to-end architecture vision for CPQ solutions including data modeling, user experience design, and integration patterns.Implementation & Configuration
- Lead full-cycle implementation of Conga CPQ projects including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.- Configure Conga CPQ rules, templates, pricing engines, product bundles, approval workflows, and custom plug-ins.- Develop custom solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Conga APIs, and Salesforce DX.Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and solution engineers.- Conduct code reviews and establish coding best practices, performance standards, and governance policies.- Own quality assurance standards and lead technical risk assessments.Integration & Data Flow Management
- Design and oversee seamless integration of Conga CPQ with Salesforce Sales/Service Cloud and third-party systems (ERP, billing, inventory, etc.).- Build and maintain integration touchpoints using MuleSoft, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware platforms.Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Identify bottlenecks and provide tuning recommendations to ensure high availability and performance.- Resolve complex CPQ/CLM configuration and performance issues across environments.Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance
- Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.- Lead technical workshops and present architecture roadmaps to senior leadership and executive sponsors.

Required Qualifications :

- 10 - 12 years of IT experience with a strong background in Salesforce platform architecture.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Conga CPQ/CLM design and implementations.- Salesforce certifications preferred: Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist, Platform Developer I/II, Salesforce Architect certifications.- Conga certifications or deep product knowledge of Conga Composer, Orchestrate, Grid, Contracts, and Conga Sign.- Strong command over Apex, Lightning Components, JavaScript, SOQL/SOSL, and integration frameworks.- Experience with DevOps processes, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD in Salesforce environments.- Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and enterprise SDLC.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Salesforce Industries (Vlocity) or other CPQ platforms like Salesforce CPQ, Apttus.
- Exposure to enterprise domains such as SaaS, manufacturing, telecom, or healthcare.- Working knowledge of data security, compliance (GDPR, SOX), and governance within Salesforce.