Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solutions Architect

Our Salesforce + MuleSoft practice helps global brands create connected, data-driven experiences that drive enterprise-wide transformation. As a Salesforce Partner and trusted MuleSoft advisor, we deliver strategic guidance, industry accelerators, and AI-powered solutions across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and more—unlocking the full potential of the Salesforce ecosystem.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative marketing automation solutions. In this role, you’ll serve as a strategic partner to clients—translating business goals into scalable Marketing Cloud architectures, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. This role requires candidates to travel up to 25% of the year, with trips up to once a quarter or more. 

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and customer experience. 

• Design and architect end-to-end Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions that align with business objectives and marketing strategies.
• Lead solutioning sessions with stakeholders to define requirements, identify opportunities, and translate needs into actionable designs.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the successful implementation, integration, and optimization of Marketing Cloud components.
• Develop scalable data models, automation strategies, and personalization frameworks using Marketing Cloud tools.
• Integrate Marketing Cloud with Salesforce CRM and external platforms using APIs, ETL tools, and middleware.
• Provide strategic guidance on campaign performance, segmentation, and customer journey orchestration.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and security standards.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Champion the use of AI tools to enhance solution design, delivery, and operational efficiency.

• 7+ years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with 4+ years focused on Marketing Cloud solution architecture.
• Proven success designing and delivering complex Marketing Cloud solutions (Email Studio, Journey Builder, Automation Studio, Contact Builder, etc.).
• Strong understanding of data architecture, API integrations, and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in AMPscript, SQL, SSJS, and scripting for dynamic content and automation.
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud certifications (e.g., Marketing Cloud Consultant, Technical Architect) strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms and a solid understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.​ 

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets