Principal Consultant – Education Cloud Architect

TELUS Digital

. Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Education Cloud implementations and digital transformation initiatives .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading solution architecture for Education Cloud implementations, focusing on scalable designs, data architecture, and integration strategies. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive adoption of Salesforce technologies while aligning with institutional objectives.

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Salesforce Platform ExperienceSolution ArchitectureEducation Cloud ExpertiseData Migration StrategyEnterprise Data Models

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Hard Skills

Solution ArchitectureData ArchitectureIntegration FrameworksEnterprise Data ModelsComplex Data MigrationsSalesforce Declarative ArchitectureFlowOmniStudioExperience CloudSecurity Architectures

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder ManagementConsulting SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceEducation CloudData Cloud

Industry Keywords

Higher Education Business ProcessesStudent Lifecycle ManagementRecruitment and AdmissionsStudent SuccessConstituent Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Education Cloud implementations and digital transformation initiatives
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, business sponsors, technology teams, and other client stakeholders
Facilitate discovery workshops to understand institutional objectives, business processes, operational challenges, and future-state requirements
Develop scalable solution designs, architecture diagrams, data models, and implementation roadmaps
Architect solutions spanning Recruitment and Admissions, Student Success, Advising, Academic Operations, Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Constituent Engagement
Define enterprise data architecture, governance frameworks, security models, and integration strategies across Salesforce and external systems
Lead data migration strategy and planning from legacy student information systems and related platforms
Provide architectural oversight across design reviews, configuration guidance, testing strategy, deployment planning, and post-production optimization
Collaborate with technical architects, developers, business analysts, and project managers
Drive adoption of Flow, OmniStudio, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, and other Education Cloud components
Contribute to pre-sales activities, solution estimation, proposal development, and client presentations
Mentor consultants and solution engineers while promoting architectural standards, delivery methodologies, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Education Technology, or related field
7+ years of Salesforce platform experience
3+ years serving as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Lead Consultant, or equivalent leadership role
Deep expertise in Education Cloud and higher education business processes
Strong understanding of Education Cloud data architecture, including person accounts, relationships, affiliations, academic structures, and student lifecycle management
Experience designing enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions involving multiple clouds, integrations, and complex data migrations
Proven experience developing enterprise data models, security architectures, and integration frameworks
Strong understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, declarative architecture, Flow, OmniStudio, Experience Cloud, and related technologies
Exceptional communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and consulting skills
Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and strategic roadmaps