Director, Salesforce Solution Architect

Job Description:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions across multiple federal government programs
• Develop solution architectures using Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Government Cloud, and other Salesforce products
• Provide architectural direction for Salesforce development teams
• Design complex Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, middleware technologies, and enterprise integration patterns
• Oversee custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flow, and other platform capabilities
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, technical governance, development best practices, and quality assurance processes
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and solution design evaluations
• Provide guidance on data architecture, data migration, security models, and enterprise application integration
• Evaluate emerging Salesforce technologies including Agentforce, Einstein AI, and Data Cloud
• Lead, mentor, and develop Salesforce architects, technical architects, developers, and other technical professionals
• Collaborate with executive leadership on Salesforce technology strategies, delivery priorities, and organizational capabilities
• Support workforce planning, technical resource allocation, and professional development initiatives
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to federal government clients, program managers, and executive stakeholders
• Lead technical discussions, solution design workshops, architecture presentations, and requirements-gathering sessions
• Translate agency mission requirements into Salesforce architecture strategies
• Ensure solutions align with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and agency-specific security requirements
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams on secure application design and deployment
• Develop and present technical recommendations, architecture documentation, implementation roadmaps, and modernization strategies
• Support Business Development, Capture Management, and Proposal teams on federal contract opportunities
• Contribute technical expertise to RFPs, RFIs, and government procurement responses
• Develop proposal solution architectures, technical approaches, staffing recommendations, and implementation strategies
• Participate in technical presentations, solution demonstrations, oral presentations, and client discussions
• Build relationships with Salesforce representatives, strategic partners, and government stakeholders
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the complete software development lifecycle
• Ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum, DevSecOps, and CI/CD best practices
• Guide teams in Salesforce DX, Git, automated testing, and deployment tools
• Establish performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards
• Review technical deliverables, architecture documentation, integration designs, and deployment strategies
• Collaborate with program leadership to resolve technical challenges and manage dependencies
• Ensure documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical governance throughout project execution

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required to satisfy applicable federal contract requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, software engineering, or solution architecture
• 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce platform experience, including enterprise architecture, development, and implementation
• 5+ years of Salesforce Solution Architecture or Technical Architecture experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership, team management, or architecture practice leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations
• Strong technical expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flow, SOQL, and Salesforce platform architecture
• Extensive experience with Salesforce integrations, REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and enterprise integration patterns
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, identity management, data governance, and platform performance optimization
• Experience with Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Salesforce DX, and automated deployment practices
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership, government stakeholders, and technical teams
• Experience leading architecture reviews, solution design sessions, and technical decision-making
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect certification required
• Salesforce Certified System Architect certification required
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I certification required
• Preferred: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
• Preferred: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
• Preferred: Salesforce Certified AI Specialist or applicable Agentforce certification
• Preferred: Salesforce Data Cloud or Data 360 certification
• Preferred: Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant or Experience Cloud Consultant certification
• Experience supporting federal civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) agencies preferred
• Experience delivering Salesforce solutions in FedRAMP-authorized environments preferred
• Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, CMMC, and federal cybersecurity requirements preferred
• Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud or Government Cloud Plus preferred
• Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and enterprise integration architecture preferred
• Experience supporting federal proposal development, technical solutioning, and capture activities preferred
• Experience managing distributed technical teams across multiple government programs preferred
• Prior experience building or expanding a Salesforce consulting or professional services practice preferred
• Active Public Trust or federal security clearance, where applicable preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Competitive Salary