Job Description:
Salesforce Architect – Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Salesforce Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Salesforce Core technologies, Financial Services Cloud (FSC), Data Cloud, Agentforce, solution architecture, and pre-sales engagements. This role requires a strong technical leader who can collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives.
Must Have
- Over 8-10 years of experience in Salesforce implementation, with at least 4–5 years in a Solution Architect role.
- Strong expertise in Salesforce Core technologies including:
- - Sales Cloud
- - Service Cloud
- - Apex
- - Visualforce
- - Lightning Components / LWC
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions.
- Hands-on experience defining end-to-end solution architecture for complex Salesforce implementations.
- Mandatory experience implementing Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) solutions.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce FSC data models, business processes, and industry best practices.
- Mandatory certifications:
- Salesforce Agentforce Certification
- Salesforce Data Cloud Certification
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud implementation and customer data strategy.
- Experience leveraging Agentforce capabilities to build AI-powered customer engagement and service experiences.
- Strong experience in custom Salesforce development using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and integrations.
- Ability to define and manage scalable, secure, and maintainable solution architecture across the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Expertise in Salesforce integration patterns, REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and third-party system connectivity.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and guide implementation delivery.
- Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and technical teams to define optimal Salesforce solutions.
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Solution definition
- Technical discovery workshops
- Architecture governance
- Estimation and proposal development
- Pre-sales and client solutioning
- Ability to present technical solutions and architecture recommendations to business and executive stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce security models, sharing architecture, governance, and platform best practices.
- Experience implementing complex business solutions using declarative and programmatic Salesforce capabilities.
- Hands-on experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using APIs and integration frameworks.
- Strong mentoring and leadership skills with experience guiding developers, technical leads, and junior architects.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Good to Have
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect certification – preferred.
- Salesforce Certified Solution Architect certification – preferred.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Exposure to AI/GenAI capabilities within the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Experience supporting RFPs, solution estimations, and client presentations during pre-sales engagements.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own Salesforce solution architecture across business and technology streams.
- Lead FSC, Data Cloud, and Agentforce solution implementations.
- Conduct architecture workshops, discovery sessions, and technical assessments.
- Drive solution design aligned with scalability, security, governance, and performance best practices.
- Partner with business stakeholders and delivery teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide architecture guidance during implementation and deployment phases.
- Support pre-sales activities including solutioning, estimations, architecture proposals, and client discussions.
- Review technical designs, code quality, and integration strategies.
- Mentor and guide Salesforce developers, technical leads, and architects.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and Salesforce best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration and CRM transformation programs.
- Experience working with global delivery teams and enterprise clients.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex delivery programs effectively.
Location:
DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent