Salesforce Architect

ELYON International

. Define and maintain the overall Salesforce solution and technical architecture .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce architecture, including solution design, data governance, and security models. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor developers, and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

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Salesforce Solution DesignApex DevelopmentLightning Web ComponentsSalesforce Security ArchitectureEnterprise Integration Design

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Hard Skills

Salesforce ArchitectureData Migration StrategiesSalesforce FlowSOQLREST/SOAP APIsData GovernanceAgile DevelopmentDevSecOps PracticesSalesforce ConfigurationCustom Development

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMuleSoftMiddleware PlatformsCI/CD ToolsEnterprise Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Certified Application ArchitectSalesforce Certified System ArchitectSalesforce Certified Platform Developer ISalesforce Certified Platform Developer IISalesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility ArchitectSalesforce Certified Data Architect

Industry Keywords

Federal Security ComplianceHealth IT ModernizationSalesforce Government CloudSalesforce Service CloudSalesforce Experience CloudRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the overall Salesforce solution and technical architecture
Design scalable enterprise solutions using Salesforce platform capabilities and industry best practices
Translate complex business and technical requirements into Salesforce architecture and solution designs
Establish architecture standards, development patterns, integration approaches, and technical governance
Provide architectural guidance to Salesforce developers, administrators, technical leads, and delivery teams
Design solutions spanning Salesforce configuration, custom development, data, integration, security, and automation
Lead technical and architecture design reviews
Design integrations between Salesforce and enterprise applications, APIs, data platforms, and external systems
Develop strategies for data migration, data modeling, data governance, and platform scalability
Define Salesforce security models, including identity, access, sharing, and permissions
Provide architectural oversight for Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flow, APIs, and other platform capabilities
Guide DevSecOps and CI/CD strategies for Salesforce development and releases
Support performance optimization and resolution of complex technical issues
Evaluate new Salesforce capabilities and recommend adoption strategies
Mentor Salesforce developers, administrators, and technical leads
Ensure solutions comply with applicable federal security, privacy, accessibility, and governance requirements
Work with program stakeholders, product owners, business analysts, developers, integration teams, cybersecurity professionals, and other architects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
8+ years of IT/application development experience, including significant Salesforce experience
5+ years of Salesforce solution design, technical leadership, or architecture experience
Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations
Strong understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, limitations, and architectural best practices
Hands-on understanding of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Salesforce Flow, SOQL, and Salesforce APIs
Experience designing complex enterprise integrations using REST/SOAP APIs or middleware platforms
Strong experience with Salesforce security and data architecture
Experience with Agile development and DevSecOps practices
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and business stakeholders
Experience leading architecture reviews and providing technical direction to development teams
Ability to meet applicable federal background investigation requirements
Preferred: experience supporting federal government, federal healthcare, or health IT modernization programs
Preferred: experience with Salesforce Government Cloud or Salesforce implementations within regulated environments
Preferred: experience with Salesforce Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or Health Cloud
Preferred: experience with MuleSoft or other enterprise integration platforms
Preferred: experience architecting Salesforce integrations with cloud and enterprise systems
Preferred: experience with large-scale data migration and modernization initiatives
Preferred certifications: Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II, Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect, Salesforce Certified Data Architect

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Medical insurance (optional)
Dental insurance (optional)
401(k) retirement plan (optional)
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
Optional life insurance