Salesforce Jr Architect

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Role Overview
The Salesforce Jr Architect is a hands-on technical leader who partners directly with the Salesforce Architect to design, build, and continuously improve enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions. This role owns solution architecture for complex initiatives across Salesforce clouds, integrations, data models, and security domains, while also contributing directly to delivery through configuration, code reviews, and technical leadership.

This is not a pure strategy or oversight position. Success requires strong architectural judgment, deep platform engineering skills, and the ability to translate evolving business needs into scalable, secure, maintainable solutions in a mission-critical, multi-stakeholder environment.

Scope and Complexity
• Enterprise Salesforce environment supporting mission-critical programs, with frequent enhancements and production support needs.
• Multi-cloud delivery (e.g., Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Nonprofit Cloud / NPSP where applicable).
• High integration footprint with enterprise systems (identity/SSO, data platforms, finance/ERP, case management, analytics, etc.), using APIs, middleware/iPaaS, and event-driven patterns.
• Data-driven design and governance: data modeling, quality, migration, security/sharing, reporting, and downstream analytics enablement.
• Mixed platform maturity across programs/affiliates; requires pragmatism, standardization, and technical debt remediation.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture and Solution Design
• Own end-to-end solution architecture for Salesforce capabilities and integrated systems, aligned to enterprise architecture standards and guardrails.
• Translate business and technical requirements into solution designs, integration approaches, and architectural blueprints (diagrams, data models, and patterns).
• Make clear tradeoffs between declarative and programmatic approaches; optimize for maintainability, security, and long-term scalability.
• Design secure, role-based access and sharing models; ensure alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy requirements.
• Conduct architecture reviews and enforce adherence to architectural principles, standards, and approved patterns.

Hands-On Build, Technical Leadership, and Quality
• Contribute directly to complex builds and refactors through configuration and code (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, and platform automation).
• Lead code reviews and design reviews; establish and enforce development standards, reusable patterns, and documentation practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues spanning performance, data integrity, security, and integrations.
• Identify and execute platform optimization and technical debt reduction initiatives that improve reliability and delivery velocity.
• Build prototypes and proofs of concept to validate approaches and de-risk solution decisions.

Integration, Data Architecture, and Analytics Enablement
• Design and oversee integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware/iPaaS, and event-based patterns (e.g., Platform Events, Change Data Capture) as appropriate.
• Define canonical data models and data flows; partner with data teams on governance, quality, retention, and analytics requirements.
• Plan and execute data migration and data transformation strategies; ensure data consistency and real-time availability where required.
• Collaborate with identity and security teams to implement secure authentication/authorization patterns (SSO, OAuth, MFA) and integration security controls.

DevSecOps, Release Management, and Platform Governance
• Support release planning, testing strategies, and deployment processes across multiple environments; promote repeatable, automated delivery practices.
• Partner with DevOps and delivery teams on CI/CD, source control, branching strategies, and release automation.
• Establish governance for solution reviews, risk management, and platform health (performance, limits, data growth, security posture).
• Develop and maintain backup, contingency, and disaster recovery strategies appropriate for a mission-critical Salesforce footprint.
• Provide technical input on Salesforce license usage and utilization trends to inform procurement and optimization decisions (in partnership with Finance).

Stakeholder Partnership and Delivery Leadership
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to shape roadmaps, refine requirements, and define success criteria for user stories.
• Coordinate with data, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure end-to-end solution readiness for go-live (including operational su