Technical Architect
First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
Role Overview :
As a Salesforce Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the technical aspects of Salesforce projects.
This position requires a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, extensive development experience, and the ability to provide technical leadership to a team of developers.
This role involves a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including development, setup, customization, data migration, integration, and ensuring the successful deployment of AppExchange products or Salesforce Clouds.
Responsibilities :
Technical Leadership - Solution Design :
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Salesforce development team.
- Architect and design scalable and robust solutions based on business requirements.
- Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to understand business requirements and design technical solutions using our SAAS products.
- Assist in the creation of architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
Project Management:
- Lead the technical aspects of Salesforce projects from initiation to completion.
- Assist PMs to allocate tasks to Salesforce development team.
- Collaborate with project managers to define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Code Review and Quality Assurance:
- Conduct regular code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality solutions.
Complex Development:
- Take ownership of the development of complex Salesforce solutions.
- Work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Utilize programming languages and tools for customization, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
Data Migration - Integration:
- Define and implement a comprehensive integration strategy for Salesforce, ensuring seamless connectivity with other business systems.
- Evaluate and recommend third-party tools for integration purposes.
- Plan and execute data migration activities, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to our products.
Governance and Compliance:
- Establish and enforce governance policies related to release management, change control, and security.
- Ensure compliance with Salesforce platform best practices and security standards.
Mentorship and Training:
- Mentor and coach the Salesforce development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Provide training on advanced Salesforce development concepts and methodologies.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Act as a technical liaison between technical and non-technical teams.
Continuous Learning:
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and updates related to SAAS products.
- Participate in training programs and certifications to enhance technical expertise.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with at least 10 years of experience in Salesforce Platform - Technologies.
- Proven experience as a Salesforce Technical Architect with a track record of successful project deliveries in software development and customization, preferably in product environments.
- Deep knowledge of Salesforce platform architecture, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, and integrations.
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python), databases, and web technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and client-facing environments.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a development team.
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or relevant certifications preferred.
Skills
Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Salesforce, SFDC Sales Cloud, Python, Visual Force, Apex