This is a remote position.
Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Architect to define, design, and govern scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions. The Salesforce Architect will play a critical role in shaping platform strategy, translating complex business requirements into robust technical architectures, and ensuring alignment with Salesforce best practices and enterprise standards across implementations.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
• Own end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, CPQ, etc.).
• Design scalable data models, integration architectures, and security frameworks.
• Define system boundaries, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure solutions align with Salesforce platform capabilities and long-term roadmap.
Salesforce Platform Governance
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and design principles.
• Govern customization vs configuration decisions.
• Review technical designs, code, and integrations to ensure quality and scalability.
• Manage technical debt and guide platform modernization initiatives.
Integration & Data Architecture
• Design and oversee integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns.
• Define data synchronization, master data, and data quality strategies.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and performant data flows across systems.
Security & Compliance
• Architect robust security and access models (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, FLS).
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Design audit, logging, and monitoring strategies.
Delivery & Leadership
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to developers, admins, and analysts.
• Support Agile delivery through design reviews, sprint planning, and release readiness.
• Assist with estimation, risk identification, and dependency management.
DevOps & Release Strategy
• Define environment strategy and CI/CD pipelines using SFDX and DevOps tools.
• Ensure smooth deployments across environments with minimal risk.
• Guide release governance and rollback strategies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
• 10+ years of Salesforce experience with deep hands-on architecture expertise
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model, security model, and governor limits
• Experience across multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, CPQ preferred)
• Strong understanding of Apex, LWC, Flows, and declarative capabilities
• Proven experience designing enterprise integrations and data architectures
Architecture & Design
• Experience defining scalable, high-availability, and secure Salesforce architectures
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs and make design decisions aligned with business goals
• Strong documentation skills for architecture diagrams and solution designs
Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
• Salesforce certifications such as System Architect, Application Architect
• Experience with DevOps tools (Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions)
• Background in enterprise CRM, digital transformation, or cloud architecture
• Experience in regulated industries (BFS, Insurance, Healthcare)
Benefits
Diversity Inclusion:
At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career. Exavalu also promotes flexibility depending on the needs of employees, customers and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely.. We also have a welcome back program to help people get back to mainstream after a long break due to health or family reasons.