Salesforce Architect

Beacon Technologies•Madison, WI

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect with deep expertise in Salesforce architecture and enterprise integrations to provide technical leadership across a complex application portfolio. The role defines architectural standards, guides technology decisions, and ensures solutions are scalable, secure, integrated, and aligned with long-term business and technology objectives. The successful candidate brings strong Salesforce platform knowledge, integration architecture experience, and the ability to collaborate with developers, administrators, integration engineers, security teams, business leaders, and third-party partners. They evaluate options, balance competing priorities, and establish strategic architectural direction across the Salesforce ecosystem. The architect leads Salesforce architecture and enterprise integration strategy, establishes governance and technical guardrails, and provides guidance throughout the software development lifecycle. The role also evaluates emerging cloud, automation, AI, and platform capabilities; identifies modernization opportunities; and works with business stakeholders and technology teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline plus 6 or more years of relevant experience; or an associate degree plus 9 or more years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalency plus 12 or more years of relevant experience.
At least 4 years of experience working across business functions and multiple IT disciplines, including application development, infrastructure, support, third-party systems, and cybersecurity.
Significant experience architecting complex enterprise applications and Salesforce solutions.
Deep understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, including data models, security, automation, integrations, and scalability considerations.
Strong expertise in enterprise integration architecture, APIs, middleware, and modern integration patterns.
Experience designing integrations between Salesforce and enterprise systems.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
Experience developing architecture standards, governance frameworks, and technology roadmaps.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and initiatives.
Reliable high-speed internet access is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and API-led connectivity.
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Salesforce Data Cloud.
Knowledge of Salesforce development concepts, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, SOQL/SOSL, Platform Events, and Change Data Capture.
Experience with Salesforce security, identity management, environment management, release management, and DevOps practices.
Experience with REST and SOAP APIs, API management platforms, microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies.
Experience with cloud-native, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud architectures.
Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and intelligent automation solutions.
Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, or government.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
Salesforce and MuleSoft certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve architecture standards, design patterns, governance practices, and technology roadmaps for Salesforce-based solutions.
Establish best practices for application design, data management, security, automation, scalability, and platform performance.
Lead architecture discussions and drive sound technical decisions across multiple initiatives.
Design and govern integration architectures connecting Salesforce with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and data sources.
Guide the use of APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, batch processing, and other integration patterns.
Ensure integration solutions are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Conduct architecture and solution reviews to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate design tradeoffs and recommend approaches that balance immediate business needs with long-term sustainability.
Establish technical guardrails for security, customization, performance, maintainability, and technical debt management.
Provide architectural guidance to developers, administrators, integration specialists, and technology partners throughout the software development lifecycle.
Mentor teams on architectural best practices and emerging technologies.
Communicate technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging cloud, automation, AI, and platform capabilities; identify opportunities to modernize systems, simplify technology environments, and improve operational efficiency.
Influence enterprise technology strategy through architectural leadership and forward-thinking recommendations.
Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with varying priorities and perspectives.