Salesforce Solution Architect

Penn State College of Education

. Develop comprehensive Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives and technical requirements .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,936 - $154,452 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Salesforce development and architecture, with proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance, and ensuring successful end-to-end implementation of Salesforce solutions.

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Salesforce DevelopmentSalesforce ArchitectureApex ProgrammingSalesforce Certified AdministrationSalesforce Certified Advanced Administrator

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Hard Skills

Salesforce CustomizationApexVisualforceLightning ComponentsSalesforce Integration ToolsApplication ConfigurationSolution DocumentationTesting and ValidationRequirements GatheringEnterprise-Level Solution Implementation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Certified AdministrationSalesforce Certified Advanced AdministratorSalesforce Certified Platform ArchitectSalesforce Certified Platform Developer ISalesforce Certified Application ArchitectSalesforce Certified System ArchitectSalesforce Certified Marketing Cloud ConsultantData Cloud ConsultantAgentforce Specialist

Industry Keywords

Salesforce SolutionsBusiness ObjectivesTechnical RequirementsStakeholder ManagementBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudVisualforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives and technical requirements
Gather requirements from business leaders, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders
Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams
Customize Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other tools
Conduct testing and validation of Salesforce solutions
Create and maintain solution documentation, including design specifications, technical architecture, and user guides
Provide training and support to end-users and administrators
Formulate and present viable solution options to stakeholders
Perform hands-on application configuration to meet customer needs
Assume end-to-end functional responsibility for enterprise-level solution implementation from requirements gathering through release

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in Salesforce development and architecture
Strong understanding of Salesforce products and features
Salesforce Certified Administration required
Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator required
Salesforce Certified Platform Architect preferred
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I preferred
Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System Architect, Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Consultant, Data Cloud Consultant and Agentforce Specialist highly desirable
Proven leadership abilities and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring team members, and influencing decisions
Understanding of viable solution options and industry best practices
Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other Salesforce development tools
Experience with integration tools and techniques
Ability to perform hands-on Salesforce application configuration where required
End-to-end functional responsibility for enterprise-level solution implementation
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful completion of required background checks
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children