Salesforce Technical Architect
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Sep 4, 2026 · 2mo ago
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
In office
Full-time
Staff
$175K–$240K est.
Job description
Salesforce Architect
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Washington - DC .
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead architecture and design of Salesforce FSC solutions for wealth management, retail banking, lending, and customer onboarding.
· Define scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives.
· Drive implementation of FSC capabilities including Household Management, Financial Accounts, Referrals, Interaction Summaries, and Action Plans.
· Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams.
· Establish integration architecture with core banking and third-party systems.
· Provide technical governance, best practices, and solution reviews.
Required Qualifications
· Salesforce FSC expertise with multiple end-to-end implementations.
· Strong knowledge of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and integrations.
· Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), APIs, and Integration Patterns.
· Financial Services and Banking domain knowledge.
· Salesforce Architect certifications preferred.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary range for this role is $145,000 – $185,000 USD , depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.
This position is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term / Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
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