Salesforce Architect

About the Role

This role is a pivotal position within Our Client's IT department, responsible for shaping and delivering a secure, scalable, and user‑centric Salesforce ecosystem for the Early Education Integration System. The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and technical leads in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment to translate strategic objectives into robust technical solutions. By leading design and integration efforts, the incumbent will ensure the platform meets performance, security, and compliance standards while driving continuous innovation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide architecture and mentor cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end‑to‑end Salesforce solutions that align with the organization’s digital strategy and business goals.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts, technical leads, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into cost‑effective, secure technical designs.
• Design and oversee implementation of complex API‑based integrations between Salesforce and external systems, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Define and enforce data security, backup, and disaster‑recovery strategies across the Salesforce environment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate architectural risks, providing recommendations for best practices and optimal use of standard versus custom functionality.
• Create high‑quality technical documentation, data models, and solution diagrams to support development and maintenance.
• Lead code reviews, design workshops, and release planning sessions, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Support Agile teams in backlog refinement, user‑story decomposition, and acceptance‑criteria definition.
• Assist in setting up Salesforce environments and establishing CI/CD pipelines using appropriate release‑management tools.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance to ensure consistent implementation of architectural standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Salesforce Technical Architect or Application Architect certification (required).
• Salesforce Integration Architect certification (required).
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification (required).
• Proven experience designing and delivering large‑scale Salesforce solutions, preferably in the public‑sector or education domain.
• Strong expertise in API integration patterns (REST, SOAP) and experience connecting Salesforce with complex external systems.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce security model, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD processes for Salesforce (Salesforce DX, Git, Jenkins or similar).
• Solid background in Agile methodologies and ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.

Tools & Technologies

• Salesforce Platform (Lightning, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components).
• Integration tools and middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, REST/SOAP APIs, Named Credentials).
• Version control and CI/CD tools (Git, Salesforce DX, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Data modeling and security tools within Salesforce (Shield, Field‑level security, Permission Sets).
• Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar).

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 09/21/2026 – 11/20/2026 (approximately 2 months).
• On‑site work at Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC with potential hybrid flexibility.
• Interview format: webcam interview or in‑person meeting.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by a technical interview focused on Salesforce architecture and integration design. Candidates may also participate in a case‑study or design‑review session with the hiring manager and technical leads, concluding with a final discussion on fit and availability.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States