Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Description
Salesforce Architect
AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.
We’rea global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S., India, and Europe. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.”And excellence is exactly what we strive for.We’recelebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms- and our success starts with our people.From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s“Culture of Care” takes a holistic approachto the employee experience.
AAretians(our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Solution/TechnicalArchitect to leadthe design, solutioning, anddeliveryof Salesforcesolutions across client engagements.This role will serve as a subject matter expert, providing architectural guidance and technical strategy recommendations across Salesforceproducts, includingHealth Cloud, Service Cloud,Nonprofit Cloud,and Marketing Cloud. The architect will assess the current Salesforce landscape, identifygaps and opportunities, and design scalable solutions aligned with health plan operations and business goals.
Work You’llDo
- Design Salesforce solutions leveragingHealth Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud within a healthcare payer context
- Provide guidance on Salesforce data models, security, and best practices
- Evaluate and recommend integration approaches between Salesforce and enterprise systems such as claims platforms and EHRs
- Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and leadership to translate strategy into actionable recommendations
- Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive audiences
- Leadend-to-end Salesforcesolutionand technical architecture across assessments, implementations, andoptimization engagements
- Partner with client stakeholders and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation approaches
- Leadtechnical discovery and current-state architecture assessments, identifyinggaps,risks, and improvement opportunities
- Design scalable Salesforcesolutions that are aligned with business requirements and Salesforce best practices
- Definesystem integrations, data models, security models, and deployment strategies across Salesforce and external systems
- Provide technical leadership to development teams, including code reviews, design guidance, and ensuring adherence to Salesforce architectural best practices
- Support business development activities including solutioning, level of effort estimates, and proposal development
- Contribute to thegrowth of the AArete’sSalesforce practice
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands onSalesforceplatform experience, including architecture or lead developer roles, with deep expertisein Health Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud
- Deep expertisein:
- Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, APIs (REST/SOAP), Omni Studio
- Data modeling, sharing rules, and security architectureand best practices
- Integration patterns (middleware, ETL, event-based, Mulesoftpreferred)
- DevOps / CI-CD tools (DevOps Center, Git, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions in healthcare or payer environments
- Strong understanding of SDLC, agile delivery, and technical governance
- Demonstrated ability to conduct technical assessments, gap analyses, and develop strategic roadmaps
- Experience supporting large scale Salesforce implementations or enterprise assessments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non technicalstakeholders, including executive leadership
- Willingness to engage in direct client interaction, including travel to client location
Preferred Requirements
- Salesforce Architect Certification (Technical Architect, System Architect, or Application Architect)
- Salesforce Certified Health Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
- Experience integrating Salesforce with claims systems, EHRs, or other healthcare enterprise platforms
- Prior experience supporting Salesforce strategic assessments or transformation initiatives
- Based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
- Own Your Day flexible work policy
- Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
- Generous paid parental leave options
- Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
- Charitable contribution matching program
- New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
- Bike share discount program
AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available.
We put humans at the center of our work
We’re a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.And we’ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.
We’ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and been named a World’s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.
Learn more about our award-winning cultureWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

