Senior Architect- Salesforce Quill

Staples • Lincolnshire, IL

56d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a minimum of 4 days in office with flexibility for remote work on Fridays Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers - and our people - thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding. From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order. As a Salesforce Sr Architect I, you will serve as the principal architect and technical authority across Salesforce platforms including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, Marketing Cloud, and CDP/DataCloud. You will lead solution design, integration strategy, and platform governance while mentoring development teams and collaborating with business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in enterprise-level Salesforce implementations.
• Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, or System Architect.
• Expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, REST/SOAP APIs, and integration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, security models, and governance frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Agile delivery.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in .NET, MVC, C#, N-Tier development, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), XML-based web services and REST approach with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in MS SQL Server, DB architecture and design and SQL development with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and use of tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Bit Bucket.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience).
• Implement and manage integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and ETL tools.
• Leading the development and maintain custom applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical architecture and integration strategies.
• Define and enforce Salesforce development standards, governance, and best practices.
• Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders, guiding decision-making and roadmap planning.
• Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, including data modeling, integration, and deployment.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business analysts, and development teams to ensure cohesive system design.
• Conduct architecture reviews, performance tuning, and risk assessments.
• Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and emerging technologies, recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Mentor and coach junior architects and developers.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees