Salesforce Solution Architect

Slipstream IT

. Implement and govern end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned with business outcomes, platform standards, and security/compliance requirements .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Salesforce solution architecture, including data modeling, security architecture, and integration strategies. Proven ability to lead client engagements, produce comprehensive solution documentation, and support regulated life sciences delivery needs.

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Salesforce Solution ArchitectureSalesforce Data ModelingIntegration Architecture Using APIsClient-Facing SkillsSalesforce Certifications

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Hard Skills

Salesforce Data ModelingSalesforce Security ArchitectureApexLightning Web ComponentsIntegration DesignREST APIsSOAP APIsEvent-Driven PatternsAgile DeliverySolution Documentation

Soft Skills

Client-Facing SkillsFacilitationClear Written CommunicationExecutive-Ready StorytellingManaging Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

MuleSoftGitSFDXCopadoGearsetAzure DevOpsGitHub Actions

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Certified Platform AdministratorSalesforce Certified Platform Developer ISalesforce Certified Platform Developer II

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences CloudHealth CloudRegulated DeliveryValidation ReadinessAuditabilityChange ControlRelease Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and govern end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned with business outcomes, platform standards, and security/compliance requirements
Lead client-facing discovery, requirements workshops, and design sessions
Translate requirements into functional and technical designs
Own solution documentation, including solution design documents, architecture diagrams, data flows, integration specifications, and configuration/workflow decisions
Define and review Salesforce data models, security models, automation strategy, and programmatic approach
Architect Service Cloud capabilities and Life Sciences/Health Cloud patterns
Define integration architecture across Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and Change Data Capture
Partner with MuleSoft and integration teams on API-led connectivity, error handling, retries, and monitoring
Support presales solutioning and scoping, including estimates, delivery approach, assumptions, risks, and implementation roadmap
Provide technical leadership to onshore and offshore delivery teams through design reviews, build guidance, and quality gates
Support regulated life sciences delivery needs, including validation readiness, auditability, change control, and release governance
Drive environment strategy, CI/CD governance, and deployment readiness using Git, SFDX, Copado, Gearset, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of Salesforce platform experience
3+ years in a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Architecture role
Strong hands-on knowledge of Salesforce data modeling, security architecture, and Flows
Working knowledge of Apex and Lightning Web Components sufficient to make design tradeoffs and guide developers
Experience delivering solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds, including Service Cloud and at least one Life Sciences Cloud or Health Cloud
Strong experience designing integrations using APIs and event-driven patterns
Experience coordinating with middleware teams using MuleSoft or equivalent
Experience producing and maintaining solution documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience supporting Agile delivery teams through requirements, build, test, and release
Strong client-facing skills, including facilitation, clear written communication, executive-ready storytelling, and managing ambiguity without formal authority
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator credential
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I credential
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
No travel
Opportunities for internal growth
Skillset development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion commitment