Salesforce Architect
Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Remote
Compensation
$130,000-$150,000/year
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
| Position: | SALESFORCE ARCHITECT |
| Location: | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY or REMOTE (US ONLY) |
| Salary: | $130-150k |
DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES
- Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the program's Salesforce environment
- Translate mission and business requirements into scalable designs for the data model, security model, automation, and user experience
- Design the security and sharing model to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) using profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, Shield Platform Encryption, and Event Monitoring
- Define the integration strategy with the MuleSoft Integration Architect, including APIs, events, and data synchronization
- Set development standards, the sandbox and environment strategy, and the release management and CI/CD process
- Lead design reviews and code reviews, and mentor senior and junior developers
- Produce architecture documentation, including system diagrams and data flows, to support Authority to Operate (ATO) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages
- Assess each Salesforce release for impact, risk, and new capabilities
- Advise program leadership and government stakeholders on platform limits, licensing, and technical options
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Systems thinking: You see how each design decision affects security, performance, maintainability, and cost.
- Technical leadership: You set direction, make clear decisions, and help the team grow.
- Clear communication: You explain complex technical choices to government customers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Security mindset: You build least privilege and data protection into designs from the start.
- Pragmatism: You balance ideal architecture against schedule, budget, and platform constraints.
- Ownership: You stand behind your designs and follow them through to production.
EXPERIENCE
Required- 8+ years in IT, including 5+ years on the Salesforce platform and 2+ years as an architect or technical lead
- Designing complex data models and security and sharing models
- Strong working knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Flow
- Integration patterns, including REST and SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and Change Data Capture
- Large data volumes, governor limits, and performance tuning
- Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD (e.g., Salesforce DX, DevOps Center, Copado, or Gearset)
- Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud Plus or Government Cloud Plus – Defense (IL4/IL5)
- Experience with DoD or other federal programs
- Familiarity with RMF, ATO packages, NIST SP 800-53, and CUI handling
- Salesforce Shield (Platform Encryption, Event Monitoring, Field Audit Trail)
- Public Sector Solutions or Experience Cloud
- MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
- Agile or SAFe delivery
EDUCATION
Required- Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect
- CompTIA Security+ or another DoD 8140-qualifying certification (or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
- Salesforce architect certifications:
- Platform Data Architect
- Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect
- Platform Integration Architect
- Platform Identity and Access Management Architect
- Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $130,000 and $150,000 per year.
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North South Consulting Group is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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