This is a remote project with a federal client.
There will be infrequent meetings onsite in Virginia so candidates within driving distance are strongly preferred.
US Citizenship is required.
We are seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect to support a large-scale federal cloud modernization program operating across a complex, multi-organization Salesforce ecosystem. This role serves as a key technical authority responsible for enterprise architecture, solution design, integration strategy, and governance across a portfolio of mission-critical Salesforce applications.
The environment includes 50+ Salesforce applications across 10 organizations, supporting enterprise operations, modernization initiatives, and production systems at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep Salesforce architecture expertise, strong integration and DevSecOps experience, and proven leadership in designing and delivering secure, scalable enterprise solutions.
Responsibilities
Define and lead enterprise Salesforce architecture strategy across multiple orgs and applications
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions supporting enterprise operations
Architect and support complex integration patterns between Salesforce and external systems
Lead data modeling, security architecture, and platform governance across environments
Guide technical teams in solution design, development standards, and architecture best practices
Support CI/CD, release management, and DevSecOps processes across Salesforce delivery pipelines
Oversee architecture alignment across development, integration, and production environments
Provide technical leadership for modernization initiatives, including legacy-to-cloud migrations
Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership to define technical direction and solution roadmaps
Ensure platform stability, scalability, and compliance within a governed enterprise environment
Support incident resolution and production architecture troubleshooting as needed
Evaluate and recommend new Salesforce capabilities, tools, and architectural improvements
Required Qualifications
10+ years of solution or technical architecture experience
7+ years of Salesforce architecture experience
Experience supporting a government client or working in a highly regulated environment
Multi-org Salesforce environment experience (enterprise-scale implementations)
Strong experience with Salesforce security model, including data access and permissions
Experience designing enterprise integration architectures and API-based solutions
Hands-on knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce platform development
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevSecOps practices, and release management
Experience supporting enterprise production environments and large-scale SaaS platforms
Strong communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders and leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) preferred
Salesforce Application Architect certification
Salesforce System Architect certification
Platform Developer II certification
Integration Architect certification
MuleSoft certifications (nice to have)
Federal civilian or DHS experience strongly preferred
Desired Skills
Strong enterprise architecture and systems thinking ability
Proven experience leading complex Salesforce ecosystems and multi-org environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance governance, delivery speed, and platform stability
Strong leadership in guiding technical teams and shaping architecture standards
Experience in large-scale cloud modernization and SaaS transformation programs