Senior Salesforce Solution Architect

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis is a contract to hire role-“Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization. Employer will not sponsor visas now or in the future.”must do onsite interview CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREDSalesforce Application ArchitectSalesforce Integration Architecture DesignerSalesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)Location: NYCType: Right-to-Hire / Contract-to-Hire MUST-HAVES10+ years of Solution Architecture experience, with a strong Salesforce focusApproximately 10 years of Salesforce platform experienceExcellent communication and leadership skills are a MUST70–80% architecture / 20–30% hands-onMust be hands-on enough to demonstrate new Salesforce features/technologies to junior developersStrong technical leadership and mentoring abilityMust be able to effectively work with both technical and business stakeholders CONTRACT-TO-HIRERight-to-Hire opportunityInitial contract period with potential conversion to FTEManager plans to evaluate around 6 months for conversion WORK SCHEDULEFirst 2 weeks onsite -NYCThen primarily remoteApproximately 1 onsite visit per month2 days onsite quarterly IDEAL CANDIDATEA senior Salesforce Solution Architect with deep enterprise Salesforce architecture experience who can lead architecture, communicate exceptionally well, mentor developers, and remain hands-on enough to demonstrate new Salesforce capabilities.MANAGER INDICATED THIS WILL BE A VERY QUICK HIRE.Senior Salesforce Solution ArchitectThe Senior Salesforce Solution Architect is responsible for designing, delivering, and governing Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, high-performing, and maintainable across the Salesforce platform.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution ArchitectureDesign end-to-end Salesforce solutions across Energy & Utility Cloud, Experience Cloud, and integrated enterprise platforms.Define solution architecture, data models, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements.Ensure designs align with Salesforce best practices and enterprise architecture standards.Stakeholder EngagementPartner with business analysts, product owners, project managers, and business leaders to understand requirements and define solution approaches.Translate business needs into clear technical designs and implementation plans.Integration and Technical LeadershipLead architecture for integrations between Salesforce and external systems, including APIs, middleware, and data platforms.Provide technical guidance on Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, Flow, and platform design patterns.Support development teams through design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governance.Platform GovernanceEstablish and maintain standards for design, development, security, release management, and environment strategy.Evaluate Salesforce products, AppExchange solutions, and third-party tools against business and architectural requirements.Security, Performance, and ScalabilityDesign role-based access, sharing models, and data protection controls.Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance expectations.Documentation and MentoringMaintain architecture documentation, solution diagrams, and technical specifications.Mentor developers, administrators, and junior architects on Salesforce best practices.Delivery SupportContribute to planning, estimation, risk assessment, and major design decisions across the delivery lifecycle.Support solution delivery from requirements through deployment and post-go-live stabilization.Technical Skills:Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, Flows, REST/SOAP APIs.Integration patterns: middleware (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica), ETL tools, web services.Data modeling, architecture design, and governance principles.Experience with CI/CD, version control, and release management.Knowledge of Salesforce best practices, security, compliance, and performance optimization.Soft Skills:Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Leadership and mentoring capability.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.#IND1