Salesforce Solutions Architect

Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A) is a nonprofit member association that provides health and dental benefits that millions of federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families have counted on since 1937. Offering one of the largest health and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, G.E.H.A empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. G.E.H.A has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well. Design, govern, and deliver scalable Salesforce solutions that align business strategy with technical execution. Translate complex requirements into secure, maintainable architectures across one or more Salesforce Clouds, guiding stakeholders and ensuring cohesive delivery across teams. This is a direct architecture role that balances strategic thinking with practical execution and delivery accountability. SKILLS Duties and Responsibilities: Design end-to-end Salesforce solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business outcomes. Translate business requirements into target architecture using standard platform capabilities first, with custom development where it adds clear value. Produce and maintain artifacts including, but not limited to, data models, sequence diagrams, and integration patterns. Serve as a technical advisor to product owners, business leaders, and delivery teams. Lead architectural discussions and design reviews, clearly articulating options, and tradeoffs. Partner with Salesforce Administrators, Developers, Business Analysts, and QA to ensure cohesive delivery. Establish and enforce Salesforce architecture standards and governance processes. Ensure solutions adhere to Salesforce platform limits, performance considerations, and security best practices. Identify and mitigate architectural risks such as technical debt and scalability concerns. Architect Salesforce integrations using APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns. Define robust data models and guide data migration, quality, and governance strategies. Ensure compliance with organizational security and access requirements. Track Salesforce releases and AppExchange offerings to improve platform value. Mentor Salesforce team members and raise technical capability. Document architecture decisions, patterns, and standards. Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to balance strategic architecture with hands-on delivery. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Professional Experience 5–7 years of experience delivering Salesforce solutions across multiple full-lifecycle implementations. Experience in a Salesforce Solutions Architect role or senior technical leadership position with end-to-end solution ownership. Direct experience across core Salesforce Clouds such as Sales, Service, Experience, Marketing, or Industry Clouds. Technical Experience Deep understanding of Salesforce data models, declarative configuration, and programmatic development (Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL). Proven experience architecting integrations and Salesforce system architecture. Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD practices. Certifications Required (must be held at time of hire): Salesforce Certified Administrator (Administrator 1) or Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I. Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder. Preferred Qualifications Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect. Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA). Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or other Consultant certifications. Equivalent combinations of certifications and direct Salesforce architecture experience will be considered. Experience with Salesforce Industry Clouds (Vlocity/OmniStudio). Experience defining Salesforce architectural governance. Exposure to MuleSoft or event-driven integration architectures. Work-at-home requirements Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office. A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required. Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role. A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information How we value you Competitive pay/salary ranges Incentive plan Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one 401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution Robust employee well-being program Paid Time Off Personal Community Enrichment Time Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Assistance Program While this is a remote opportunity, at this time G.E.H.A does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. G.E.H.A considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. The hiring range for this position is $134,294 - $169,890 USD. At G.E.H.A, the current maximum salary for this role is $189,306 USD. While initial compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications, there is a path to work toward this top rate through performance and continued growth within the organization. G.E.H.A is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. G.E.H.A will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. G.E.H.A is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles. Please note: Due to recent fraudulent activity in the job market, if you receive correspondence from someone at G.E.H.A, we recommend you review the following facts to help verify if someone is truly a G.E.H.A employee before sharing any personal information. All email addresses of G.E.H.A employees will end with our domain, @geha.com. Any other domain is not verified and is illegitimate. Please double check the spelling as well. We will never extend a job offer without having at least one live video call. We will never ask you for or provide you with any money, personal or banking information during the interview process or before signing an offer letter. Please report any suspicious messages to HumanResources@geha.com so that we can help reduce this fraudulent activity. Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A) is a nonprofit member association that provides health and dental benefits that millions of federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families have counted on since 1937. Offering one of the largest health and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, G.E.H.A empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. G.E.H.A has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well. Your FUTURE is here with us –COME GROW WITH G.E.H.A! Benefits start on day one! Great 401(k) match! Tuition assistance programs! Professional development! Advancement opportunities! 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Salary : $189,306