Salesforce Architect

Salesforce Solution Architect


Work Location: Boston, MA Hybrid role


Duration: 1-2 Years

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid
• Remote work allowed: Yes
• 100% Remote: No
• Must work onsite for part of the work week
• Standard team hours: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work required for:
• Vendor meetings
• Testing
• Product launches and deployments
• Emergency system recovery

Engagement Information

• Duration: 10 Months (September 21 - June 30, 2027)
• Renewable: Yes
• Overall Duration: 1-2 Years
• Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Summary


Salesforce Solution Architect


Seeking a highly experienced, well-organized, results-driven Salesforce Solution Architect. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, best practices, and the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives.


The Architect will play a critical role in designing and overseeing implementation efforts involving Salesforce Licensing, Permitting, and Inspection solutions.


Responsibilities, Knowledge & Skills


Business Alignment & Solution Design

• Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable Salesforce architecture and design.
• Present viable solution options and design trade-offs to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure existing and future designs align with enterprise architecture standards, data governance, and security policies.
• Consult in the design process leveraging the Public Sector Solutions object model to ensure optimal solution options.

End-to-End Solution Architecture

• Coordinate on design and implementation of an integrated Salesforce solution encompassing multiple modules and interfacing with multiple systems.
• Review and refine overall system architecture, including:
• Data flow
• Integration points
• Component interactions across Salesforce, MuleSoft, and connected systems
• Ensure consistency and coherence of design across all workstreams and prevent siloed decision-making.
• Review, refine, and build upon Salesforce functional and technical documentation.
• Ensure documentation reflects best-practice architectural standards for:
• Performance
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Scalability
• Security
• Review technical design and provide architecture recommendations for existing and proposed solutions.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance across all solution components, ensuring designs are:
• Scalable
• Secure
• Interoperable
• Standards-compliant
• Articulate and present viewpoints on Salesforce product releases, roadmap features, and implementation fit.

Integration & Data Architecture

• Collaborate with integration and data teams to define and optimize interfaces between Salesforce and other enterprise systems.
• Understand technical interdependencies and assess impacts on connected systems.
• Guide:
• Data modeling
• Master data management
• Data synchronization strategies
• Ensure data quality and consistency across platforms.
• Advise on Salesforce:
• SOAP API
• REST API
• BULK API

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Manage internal Salesforce development team and provide direction and mentorship.
• Develop solution designs and code compliant with architectural standards and best practices.
• Establish and enforce technical governance aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Mentor junior developers and maintain high-quality code delivery.
• Review technical deliverables for compliance with architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide governance and standards across the application lifecycle:
• Design
• Development
• Change Control
• UAT
• Deployment
• Support

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate closely with technical and functional workstreams to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
• Identify opportunities to:
• Optimize architecture
• Improve performance
• Leverage Salesforce platform capabilities
• Stay current on Salesforce and integration platform releases.
• Advise on enhancements and roadmap impacts.
• Review current implementation configuration approaches to identify:
• Gaps
• Risks
• Improvement opportunities
• Optimization areas
• Review custom code and integrations.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies, Copado, and CI/CD pipelines.

Education & Certifications


Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Business Administration
• Related field
• Equivalent work experience accepted.

Certifications

• Salesforce certifications required.
• Public Sector Solutions experience preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates) Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.