Salesforce Architect

About Client:

Our client is a leading provider of Salesforce and enterprise CRM solutions, specializing in delivering high-impact technology projects for public sector organizations. They focus on innovative, client-driven solutions, leveraging Agile and hybrid methodologies to modernize and optimize systems that drive efficiency and impact across government operations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure Salesforce solutions supporting federal clients. This role owns end-to-end technical architecture across Salesforce platforms, partners closely with cross-functional teams, and provides hands-on technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $150,000 – $175,000 per year
• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work-from-home options
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required due to federal contract requirements)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must reside in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.; all work must be performed domestically
• Must reside in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of Salesforce experience, including at least 3 years in a technical or solution architecture role
• Deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, data modeling, security, sharing, and integration patterns
• Hands-on experience with OmniStudio (FlexCards, OmniScripts, DataRaptors, Integration Procedures)
• Strong development experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and REST/SOAP APIs
• Proven experience designing and delivering solutions in Agile environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements, Salesforce best practices, and long-term scalability
• Define and govern system architecture, data models, security frameworks, and integration patterns across Salesforce clouds and external systems
• Partner with business analysts, developers, and project managers to translate epics and user stories into robust technical designs
• Oversee configuration and customization of Salesforce solutions, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), OmniStudio, and Experience Cloud
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to development teams from design through deployment
• Develop, review, and approve technical documentation, data models, design artifacts, and release packages
• Ensure compliance with federal IT standards, including FedRAMP, Section 508, and data security requirements
• Identify technical risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and resolve complex platform challenges
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration and enforce development standards, source control, and automated testing practices
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy and long-term Salesforce roadmap planning for clients with ongoing programs
  
  

Required Certifications

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or actively progressing toward CTA
• OmniStudio Consultant or Developer certification
• Experience with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS)
• Prior experience supporting government clients or working in compliance-driven IT environments
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Gearset, Copado, and Git, along with CI/CD best practices
• Experience mentoring developers and guiding technical teams
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.