Sr. Salesforce Architect, Enterprise Applications - US based

ReSource Pro•, (Multiple States)

9d•$80,632 - $136,397•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Salesforce Architect will define and drive the design, governance, integration, and optimization of the organization’s Salesforce platform and its interconnectivity with the broader Go-To-Market (GTM) technology stack. Serving as the most senior technical authority for Salesforce solutions, this role partners with business stakeholders, Revenue Operations, Marketing, Technology, SDU, and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, high-performing solutions that enable business growth. The Sr. Salesforce Architect defines platform strategy, establishes new architectural standards, oversees implementations and program health across the organization’s highest-complexity, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and ensures Salesforce and connected GTM systems align to organizational objectives while maintaining system integrity, data quality, and compliant operations.

Requirements

Bachelor preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
10-12+ years of Salesforce experience, including 5+ years in a Salesforce Architect or Lead Architect role.
Deep expertise in Salesforce platform architecture, configuration, customization, and integration.
Experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Lightning Platform.
Experience designing enterprise-scale integrations using REST, SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, and ETL tools.
Process-focused and detail oriented, committed to accurate documentation
Technological proficiency – able to learn, utilize, and navigate a variety of external and internal systems
Strong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, sharing models, profiles, permission sets, and governance frameworks.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, source control, and release management practices.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud technologies.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce Certified Application Architect preferred
Salesforce Certified System Architect preferred.
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) preferred.
Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Revenue Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Data Cloud.
Experience integrating Salesforce with Workday, Microsoft Azure and Fabric data platforms.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end solution design for Salesforce implementations, enhancements, customizations, and integrations across the GTM tech stack
Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, data models, technical specifications, and solution documentation.
Review and approve technical designs created by admins, developers, consultants, and third-party vendors; serve as the final escalation point for enterprise Salesforce architecture decisions.
Provide technical leadership throughout planning, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-release stabilization; oversee overall program health and ensure delivery aligns to roadmap and standards
Design and oversee integrations between Salesforce and enterprise/GTM systems (e.g., Workday, marketing intelligence/automation tools, data lake, contract management systems, and custom applications).
Define Salesforce data governance standards, master data management practices, and data quality controls.
Ensure integrations follow best practices for APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture, and data synchronization patterns.
Establish new governance processes and continuously mature existing ones, including release management, change control, and environment strategy/management.
Ensure compliance with internal security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Conduct architecture reviews and platform health assessments to proactively identify risk and optimization opportunities.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Executive Leadership as a trusted advisor on Salesforce capabilities and roadmap opportunities.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and requirements sessions to drive alignment and clear outcomes.
Mentor and guide Salesforce Administrators, Developers, Business Analysts, other Architects, and external consultants; support vendor selection, recruiting, and resource planning.
Foster a respectful and collaborative environment by upholding professionalism and engaging in constructive and respectful conversations.
Support a positive workplace culture by promoting open, solution-oriented communication, encouraging teamwork, and maintaining a focus on shared goals and productivity.