Salesforce Architect

Cogent People Inc•Columbia, MD

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Salesforce Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions supporting federal government programs. This role blends hands-on architecture, technical leadership, and solution design across the Salesforce ecosystem. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, engineering, security, and government program teams to design secure, high-performing, and AI-enabled Salesforce solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience (Apex, LWC, Flow, Platform Events, integrations).
5+ years of experience supporting Salesforce implementations in production environments.
3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or architecture role.
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions.
Strong experience with system integrations, APIs, and multi-platform environments.
Practical experience with Salesforce AI capabilities (Einstein, Agentforce, or agentic AI concepts).
Strong understanding of Salesforce security, data architecture, and scalability principles.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and government representatives.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on building reliable, maintainable solutions.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder
Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Salesforce Architect certifications (Data Architect, Integration Architect, Application Architect, System Architect, or Technical Architect).
Salesforce Designer & Architect Credentials (Application Architect, System Architect, Technical Architect).
Experience working on federal government or regulated enterprise programs.
Public Trust Clearance required or ability to obtain one, depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and delivery of end-to-end Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, and declarative tools.
Define and evolve scalable system architecture, including data models, integration patterns, security frameworks, and performance optimization strategies.
Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external systems, including AWS, Microsoft Office 365, APIs, and other Salesforce orgs.
Drive AI-enabled Salesforce capabilities, including Agentforce, Salesforce Einstein, and agentic AI-based solutions.
Establish and promote DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and secure release management within Salesforce environments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and mission requirements into technical solutions.
Support production systems, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams and peers.
Ensure solutions align with compliance, security, and government standards.