Salesforce Data Cloud Architect

Job Description

Role: Salesforce Data Cloud Architect

Location: San Diego, CA (Remote)

Contract type: C2H

Role Overview

As a Salesforce Data Cloud Architect, you will own the end‑to‑end data architecture for Salesforce Data Cloud implementations, including data ingestion, modeling, identity resolution, privacy/consent enforcement, and activation readiness. This is a critical, client‑facing role within a regulated healthcare/life sciences environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Own Salesforce Data Cloud architecture across ingestion, DMOs, semantic layer, identity resolution, and activation.
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• Design scalable and compliant data models aligned with business and clinical requirements.
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• Lead data ingestion strategy from platforms like Databricks and upstream systems.
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• Architect identity resolution using deterministic and probabilistic match rules.
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• Design and enforce privacy, consent, and PHI/PII governance.
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• Own semantic layer definitions and ensure consistency across insights and activations.
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• Design real‑time, streaming, and calculated insights.
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• Act as the primary data authority for client stakeholders and guide offshore delivery teams.
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• Support SIT, UAT, Go‑Live, and knowledge transfer activities.
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Required Skills & Experience

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• 12+ years of enterprise data architecture experience.
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• Hands‑on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud (DMOs, Identity, Insights, Data Actions).
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• Strong experience in healthcare or life sciences regulated environments.
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• Expertise in identity resolution, consent management, and PHI/PII handling.
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• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms.
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• Strong understanding of streaming, real‑time data, CI/CD, and data governance.
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• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
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